About this role
Hadrian Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, pro-active and adaptable person to fulfil the role of cover supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to work in two excellent schools where pupils ‘behave very well, both in and out of lessons’ (Ofsted 2024). The successful candidate will have the ability to build positive relationships and engage pupils effectively to ensure they continue to learn in the absence of their usual teacher. Staff involved in cover supervision will be expected to respond to pupils’ questions and generally support pupils in learning activities in line with schools’/trust’s policies and procedures.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. In addition to this we are looking for someone who:
Will form positive and constructive relationships
Consistently apply the routines and expectations of the schools
Be adaptable to the needs of the students
We welcome applications from those with all levels of experience, including those wishing to pursue a career in teaching.
Queen Elizabeth High School is a friendly, welcoming, successful, mixed comprehensive with a proud history dating back to Elizabethan times. Our ‘outstanding eagerness to promote good learning’ is drawn directly from the original charter granted to the people of Hexham in 1599 to educate the town’s young people. It forms the basis of our ethos today Respect, Engage, Aspire, which centres on our belief in the highest academic standards for everyone and our valuing of education in its broadest sense. There is much that is already very good at our school: confident, well-behaved learners, dedicated, loyal staff and supportive parents.
You can find out more details in the Person Specification and Job Description and complete an application form through My New Term available on our website https://www.qehs.net/index.php/vacancies/ or via [email protected].
If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role, or would like to
arrange to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team
on 01434 610362 or [email protected].
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
Please note that we reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at anytime.
Closing Date for applications: 18 May 2026