Cover Supervisor

Post:Cover Supervisor

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 5 SCP 16-18 FTE salary 30518.00- 31537.00 pro rata salary 23683.00- 24474.00

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time (32.5 hours 39 working weeks 45.942 paid weeks)

Base: The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive Blyth NE24 4JP

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Northern Education Trust The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Cover Supervisor who shares our vision and who truly wants to enhance the life chances of the children and young people under our successful candidate will supervise students on work left in accordance with Academy policy. Develop and promote positive relationships with students acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom. Supporting students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs and encouraging students to interact and work co-operatively with others.

For full details of the role please view the Job Description attached.

Northern Education Trust offers:

The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools should you wish in the future;

The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

A further comprehensive programme of professional development including leadership provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information please contact Rachel McMahon Business Manager at

Closing date: Midnight on 1st October 2026