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Cover Supervisor

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College · Bishop Auckland · County Durham

Job description

Cover Supervisor

SCP 3-5 - £20,104 to £20,743 p.a.

32.5 hours per week

TTO plus 10 days

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: Friday, 4 September 2026 (9.00 am)

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to support teaching and learning across the school by supervising classes during the absence of teaching staff. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure that students remain on task in a safe and supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, has strong communication skills, and can build positive relationships with students. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future in teaching or education, or for those with experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.

This post involves plus days which are used to support our Summer Schools, Progress and Information Evenings.

If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting students’ learning, we’d love to hear from you.

We can offer:

  • The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Networking opportunities.
  • Flexible working patterns

For further information about the school please visit our website www.stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

If you have any questions relating to the application process or the post, please email recruitment@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

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About this school

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,268
Avg teacher salary
£54,596
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.6:1
Academy trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION 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.

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Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT

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Salary
£20,104.00 - £20,743.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
30 June 2026
Closing date
4 September 2026

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