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Cover supervisor

The Telford Langley School · Telford · Telford and Wrekin

Job description

An opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated person who has the skills to support pupils in lessons as one of our cover supervisors.

Our ethos of ‘Ensuring Excellence’ is at the forefront of everything that we do. The successful candidate will deliver lessons with a key focus on supporting progress and behaviour both in the classroom and beyond.

Our belief is that every child really does matter and that all of our students should feel engaged, challenged and supported in an environment where they can experience success and enjoy their learning.

Skills, Interests and Qualities

As a cover supervisor you will need to be:

  • highly adaptable as there is no regular timetable,
  • be confident, organised and at times,
  • patient, flexible, creative with a good sense of humour.

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

  • experience of working with secondary aged children,
  • the ability to manage groups of children and cope with challenging behaviour,
  • the ability to build good relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers,
  • a knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4,
  • strong ICT skills and a good command of English and Maths are necessities.
  • the ability to work as part of a team,
  • good reading, writing and numeracy skills,
  • a passion for educating young children,
  • eagerness to grow and develop as a teacher.
  • We will offer you:
  • an extensive CPD programme to nurture and develop your talents at all levels,
  • a professional, hard-working and supportive team that works together to create a welcoming, vibrant learning culture inclusive to all,
  • access to a network of successful schools to share best practice and develop career prospects at the highest level.
  • Access to our Gym Facilities.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. Please note that all references will be taken up prior to interview.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

Completed application forms should be sent by email to: recruitmentattelfordlangleyschool@taw.org.uk

About the Employer

The Telford Langley School is sponsored by The Community Academies Trust (CAT) which has a track record of achieving and sustaining OUTSTANDING schools. Our approach is based on a fundamental belief that all young people have the talent and the potential to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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About this school

The Telford Langley School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
1,151
Avg teacher salary
£53,179
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.8:1
Academy trust
COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF4 3JS

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£22,747.00 - £24,488.00 Annually (Actual) NJC scale 5 points 12-17; 35hrs per week, term time plus 1 week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
3 September 2026
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