Cover Supervisor

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced school environment where no two days are the same?

We are seeking a confident, organised and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with students, supporting learning across the curriculum, and contributing to a positive school culture.

This is a permanent, full-time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £24,998 and the full time equivalent us £29,064 Grade 5. To start on 1st September 2026.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning and classroom expectations are maintained.

You will also support curriculum areas, work collaboratively with teachers and support staff, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

 

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A welcoming school community committed to improvement
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ learning and wellbeing

 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation