Senior Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,970 to £24,888 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade F, SCP 8-13, £26,824 - £29,064 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liberty Academy, Bilton Grove, Hull |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135598/EDV-2026-LA-26257 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint 2 permanent Senior Cover Supervisors for 37 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Liberty Academy.
Liberty Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the Hull community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.
Liberty Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.
This role is a vital part of our school, ensuring the continuity of learning and a positive, safe classroom environment during short-term teacher absences. The job holder will be asked to:
Supervise pre-prepared activities and self-directed learning in the absence of the teacher to enable continuity of learning
Provide support and encouragement to students, and manage classroom organisation during the cover lesson
Manage the behaviour of students through the implementation of the school behaviour policy and practices.
The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with students aged 11-16 in an education environment.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop
Local Government Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Interviews will take place on 13 February 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Liberty Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the Hull community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.
Liberty Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.
This role is a vital part of our school, ensuring the continuity of learning and a positive, safe classroom environment during short-term teacher absences. The job holder will be asked to:
Supervise pre-prepared activities and self-directed learning in the absence of the teacher to enable continuity of learning
Provide support and encouragement to students, and manage classroom organisation during the cover lesson
Manage the behaviour of students through the implementation of the school behaviour policy and practices.
The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with students aged 11-16 in an education environment.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop
Local Government Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Interviews will take place on 13 February 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.