Job description
- Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week (over 3 days)
- Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.6
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education? Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our friendly team.
About the RoleAs a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence.
- Ensure students remain on task and engaged with their learning.
- Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Provide support across a range of subjects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to their success. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What We’re Looking For- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Confidence and flexibility to work across different subjects.
- Previous experience in education or working with young people is desirable but not essential.
- Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community.
- Enjoy a role that makes a genuine impact on students’ lives.
- Term-time working pattern for a great work-life balance.
If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 388
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,309
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
- Academy trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, CA17 4HA
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- Contract
- Permanent
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- Part time
- Posted
- 5 June 2026
- Closing date
- 21 June 2026
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