Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our friendly Cover team.   This role will supervise classes during the absence of the timetabled class teacher, ensuring students carry out the curriculum tasks set by the class teacher.

The working days are up to five days a week and we welcome applications on a part time or full time basis.  The full time working hours are from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday during the school term.  Your actual starting salary is £20,331 per annum based on working 30.8 hours over 5 days a week, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  Your salary is on a progressive pay scale and it is anticipated that with annual pay progression, your salary will increase to £22,004 after your first year and to £23,904 per annum after your second year.

 Why choose us?

Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and we are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

 What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activities including drama, music and PE
• A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to Vivup – a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing, including a cycle to work scheme.

 What are we are looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are engaging and versatile.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. We’re also looking for the following:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Great team player
• Passion to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

The closing date for applications is 8 am on Monday 19 October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held the same week. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the Supporting Documents section and please email this to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Driffield-School-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-25-26.pdf