About this role
Aspiring Teacher? Start Your Career as a Cover SupervisorAre you looking to embark on a career in education? Do you want to try life in the classroom before committing to full teacher training?
Iveshead School is offering a brilliant opportunity for motivated individuals—particularly those considering a future in teaching—to join our team as a Cover Supervisor. This is more than just a "fill-in" role; it is a gateway to a professional career in education.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and confident school Cover Supervisor to lead cover lessons in the absence of teachers. The successful candidate will be confident in supporting students and managing lessons to ensure continuity of learning in the absence of colleagues.
This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced school environment. Experience of working in a school setting with young people is desirable. We have a strong programme of training and support for our cover supervisors and you will be part of a team, led by our Cover Manager. If you are interested in pursuing a route into the teaching profession, this is an ideal start to gain experience of working in a secondary school.
Contract
Permanent
Part-time: 31.25 hours per week, term-time plus INSET
Hours: 8.15 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £19,395.91 - £20,354.75 (FTE £26,832 - £28,146)
Why Join Us?
Faculty Integration: Unlike traditional cover roles, you will be attached to a specific subject faculty. This allows you to build deep professional relationships and gain subject-specific expertise.
Professional Development: You will be invited to attend regular teacher training sessions. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of pedagogy, classroom management, and how students learn.
A Career Launchpad: This role is the perfect way to "try the classroom" and build the confidence needed to eventually move into a formal teaching qualification.
Supportive Environment: You will work under the professional direction of experienced teachers and be part of a team committed to student success.
About Iveshead School
Iveshead is an inclusive 11-19 school in the heart of the Shepshed community with our core values of ‘Respect, Succeed, Enrich’. We have high expectations of our students and are ambitious for each and every one of them. Our mission is clear - we want to ensure that all of our students have an excellent education and experience of school, giving them opportunity and choice beyond Year 11 and Year 13.
Our students are fantastic young people who work hard, enjoy learning and make every day different. We are incredibly lucky that we have a dedicated team of staff: our teachers are subject experts who love teaching their subject. We work together to ensure that we are removing barriers and helping students to flourish. We are a truly inclusive school and are rightly proud of our two specialist provisions.
We have an impressive Sixth Form where we retain students to study a wide range of A Level and vocational courses. Students are successful in gaining places at universities, securing places for competitive apprenticeships and employment opportunities beyond Year 13.
Our school campus is very well resourced; our Sixth Form students study in a brand new Sixth Form Centre which was opened at the beginning of this academic year. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with respect for all, a dedicated staff and a strong blend of activities which create an enriching and successful education for all students at Iveshead.
About the Mowbray Education Trust
The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.
Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values
Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.
We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.
Our values:
Inclusivity
- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.
Aspiration
- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.
Collaboration
- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.
Our Trust Employee Benefits
High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
Career progression opportunities within the Trust
Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free eye care tests
On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
Employee wellbeing schemes
Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT
Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.
All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check - this includes a 6-month probationary period.