Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Job Title:   Cover Supervisor
Location:   Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD
Hours:       42.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary:       Up to £25,480 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:          May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

Are you passionate about education and ready to make a real impact every single day? At Meadowcroft School, we’re looking for a dynamic, confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team and help create an engaging, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality learning when teachers are absent. You’ll lead whole classes, keep students motivated and focused, and ensure learning continues seamlessly. This is more than classroom supervision — it’s an opportunity to inspire progress, build confidence, and support meaningful educational outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging lessons in line with Teacher Standards, ensuring learning continues effectively in the absence of teaching staff
• Support high-quality teaching and learning by helping meet the diverse needs of all students, including the most able
• Contribute to literacy and numeracy interventions and support students to improve progress and outcomes
• Promote independent learning, confidence and positive engagement in the classroom
• Help foster a safe, inclusive and respectful environment that encourages excellent behaviour and personal development
• Support the school’s ethos, values and curriculum while contributing to ongoing school improvement
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families, working collaboratively within the school community

What We’re Looking For

• Confident leading and engaging groups of young people
• Calm, resilient and positive when working under pressure
• Passionate about education and supporting student success
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and maintaining high expectations for all students

About Us

Meadowcroft School is an independent specialist day school across four sites in Wakefield, supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties. We provide a safe, nurturing environment with personalised support, small classes, and a broad, balanced curriculum. Our dedicated team works with families, therapists, and external professionals to remove barriers and celebrate progress. We prepare every pupil to build confidence, essential life skills, and a pathway to future success.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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