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Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Aston University Engineering Academy

Birmingham

  • £27,737 - £29,919 per year
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Salary:
Scale 5 Pt 23 – Pt 27 (Actual Pro Rata Wage £24,361 - £26,281) - 37 hours term time only
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 January 2025

Job overview

Cover Supervisor required for Aston University Engineering Academy

We are seeking to appoint a committed, driven and inspiring Cover Supervisor to join our school to support effective and efficient learning, teaching and student progress for students.

"I always seek to work in cover at AUEA as the students are well behaved, there is excellent resources and I am well supported by a close community of staff and Senior leaders - Its a happy, professional and friendly school"

Cover Supervisor, December 2024

Nobody wishes for cover, but when needed it is without doubt one of the most important roles in a school. Join a happy, professional and friendly school, where cover staff are respected, supported and developed through CPD and career progression. The school requires a flexible, hardworking person to carry out varied cover and support duties in a busy school;  

  • You will be able to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
  • will have a high level of written and interpersonal skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; 
  • will be able to work on his or her own initiative, possess exceptional organisational skills;
  • previous experience in a school environment would be advantageous 
  • A background in Maths, Engineering, Science or English would be advantageous


As a valued member of AUEA we will offer: 

  • A family-feel environment centred around the health and well-being of staff and students. 
  • A designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year. 
  • Personalised CPD and Career development program including progression to teaching if suitable.
  • Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships. 
  • Opportunities for visits and overseas trips.


37 hours a week, Term Time Only.

The UTC's success has been recognised nationally including the Secretary of State awarding an expansion in September 2023 to 850 students, and a new dedicated building with further STEM specialist facilities, including £350K simulation hospital. This underpins the impact of the UTC recognised by our Ofsted inspection with inspectors stating our specialist employer work and destinations are 'exemplary' with the UTC being Good with Outstanding feature. 

As well as our own outstanding facilities, our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, and teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy)

AUEA is a highly diverse institution with learners and staff from all communities and backgrounds from across the West Midlands. We strongly welcome applicants from within our local communities with a passion to increase our young people's social mobility and future opportunities.

There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team

Visits with the Principal are welcome either virtually or in person. To book your place or for any further details please email the Principal's PA Amanda Naan via principalpa@auea.co.uk

Closing date: 10th January 2025 noon

Interviews: from 15th January 2025.

AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

From April 2025, Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) will be part of the new Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust, which brings together our successful UTC (AUEA) and new Aston University Mathematics School. All new staff joining AUEA from April 2025 will join the new Multi Academy Trust. 

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About Aston University Engineering Academy

About us

Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is one of the first university-sponsored technical colleges (UTC) in the country and with our sixth form, Aston University Sixth Form, it combines the very best education for academic and technical skills focused on industry needs summarised by our strap line “Knowledge for Life & Skills for the Future” and Ofsted 2022 "Students in this school enjoy a strong practical, technical and academic education."

For more about our most recent Ofsted where we were judged as Good with Outstanding Personal Development visit -  Ofsted report.

Since opening in September 2012, AUEA has grown under consistent strong leadership into a vibrant learning community, oversubscribed by students from across Birmingham taught by 100% subject expert teachers.

Aston University Engineering Academy (Years 9, 10 and 11) and Aston University Sixth Form (Years 12, 13 and 14) are both housed in our £16.2 million state of the art building located in the heart of the city of Birmingham, next to the Aston University and Innovation Birmingham campuses, with a new multi-million pound extension due to start within the next few months. It is located close to the motorway links and within easy walking of three city centre train stations.

Originally designed for 600 students, AUEA now has 720 students on roll and has now been approved to expand to 800 students. We have a close-knit family of around 40 teachers, and 40 support staff, including administration staff, dedicated HLTA’s/TAs, college leaders (pastoral) and technicians to name a few. AUEA is a proud recipient of the Armed Forces Covenant, Gold Employer Recognition Scheme and has Royal Navy Affiliation.

Commitment to your development

Our staff ethos is built upon collaboration and development with AUEA being awarded the prestigious silver mark for outstanding quality and culture of professional development by the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) evidencing our commitment to staff CPD including weekly early closure for CPD and training, commitment to courses and additional professional qualifications. This is supported by additional learning opportunities via our sponsor Aston University, SSAT and NPQ programmes.

Every Monday afternoon students finish earlier to allow dedicated staff CPD as well as external courses and training. We are proud to have a proven record of accelerating careers, with many of our staff securing leadership, middle leader and wider responsibilities earlier than those in the majority of other schools. Consequently, AUEA provides an outstanding platform from which to start and progress your career whether ITT, ECT admin or senior positions supported by a comprehensive induction programme.

As a valued member of AUEA staff health & wellbeing is important therefore we offer staff benefits, training and health care packages.

For example:

  • Workload considerations are the heart of all we do.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities including potential options for higher study through our sponsor Aston University.
  • Specialist pedagogical training and inputs from leading industry partners.
  • Health care package including wellbeing, access to a GP and others.
  • Staff benefits through the Aston University Staff Benefits Scheme.
  • Term time family day, leave of absence and TOIL options including flexible working and working from home.
  • Reduced staff membership cost to Aston University’s Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre.
  • Access to Aston University’s nursery scheme.
  • Childcare voucher scheme.
  • Free audiology, eye tests and health clinics via Aston University.
  • Hospitality and hotel accommodation discounts.
  • Sports coaching, outdoor education qualifications, and military training as part of our Armed Forces Partnerships including Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
  • Opportunities for international travel as part of our Austrian Technical School (HTL) European partnerships, scientific expeditions and charity work.
  • A close knit, friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Excellent IT facilities, Virtual Learning Environment and physical learning resources.
  • An opportunity to take part in enrichment activities such as the CCF (RAF/RN), Police Cadets, Royal College of Nursing Cadets, DofE, specialist projects and competitions.
  • Partnership work with local and national education establishments and local industry.

To take a virtual tour of the academy -  click here

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