Cover Supervisor (Grade F, SCP 14-19), £25715 - £28419, TTO

Required to start as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.

Our team of Cover Supervisors at Lord Lawson is professional, dynamic, and committed to providing a transformational education for all students. We believe in raising student achievement and supporting individual needs through the interventions we offer. The team consists of an Assistant Principal and four other Cover Supervisors. Each member brings a unique background and subject specialism. Together, we work collaboratively to maintain the quality of learning across the academy and provide targeted support for students.

As a Cover Supervisor, you play a key role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality lessons and maintaining standards across the academy. With a flexible and supportive approach, our team not only supports colleagues throughout the school but also strives to bring continuity to students' learning. We value staff development and encourage a collaborative approach to sharing best practices across the school. You will be supported through professional learning opportunities and will engage with the wider school community.

To be considered for this post, you must have a good educational background - GCSE equivalent or above - and be willing to engage in further professional development. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a transformative difference in the lives of our students, eager to continue learning and developing through collaboration with colleagues and committed to helping raise student achievement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join us on our journey towards becoming one of the best schools in the Northeast of England. We have further work to do but are well on the way in our improvement plan. The successful candidate will learn and develop here, and will, we hope, go on to achieve great success in their career.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please access the attached application pack where you will find a letter from our Principal, Dr Andrew Fowler, a letter from Dave Cave, our Assistant Principal the job description and person specification. Should you wish to pursue this opportunity, please complete the application form. Applications by CV will not be considered.

Further details and application form are also available at https://lordlawson.academy/about-us/vacancies/

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, 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 recruitment process.

Please supply an email address for each of your referees; all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, if successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 7 September 2026

Shortlisting to take place: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 14 September 2026

All application forms must be returned by no later than to 9am on Monday 7 September 2026 via recruitment@lordlawson.academy

To be considered for this post, you must have a good educational background - GCSE equivalent or above - and be willing to engage in further professional development. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a transformative difference in the lives of our students, eager to continue learning and developing through collaboration with colleagues and committed to helping raise student achievement.