Job description
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our school community for one term from September 2026 to December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of education during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be responsible for managing classrooms, supporting students with their learning, and upholding the school's high expectations of
behaviour and achievement.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
- Manage student behaviour to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.
- Support students in completing work and activities set by teaching staff.
- Ensure classrooms are left tidy and ready for the next lesson.
- Liaise effectively with teaching staff and provide feedback on lessons covered.
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 8.00am
Why Blessed William Howard?
A Christian community with a caring, secure and
disciplined environment.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
High academic standards.
A commitment to success for all.
Ongoing CPD for all staff.
“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report
Benefits
Grade 5
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 957
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,009
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- Academy trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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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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Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB
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- Salary
- Grade 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 July 2026
- Closing date
- 14 August 2026
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