Cover Supervisor

About The Role Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours Per Week Number of positions: 1 Start Date: 27th August 2026 Salary: £22,711 per annum As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absence, supervising whole classes and delivering pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects. You will provide clear instructions, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students remain engaged and on task, fostering a positive and focused learning environment. You will also take registers, report attendance concerns, and provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and behaviour, contributing to the smooth running of the school day. In addition to classroom supervision, you will support wider school operations by undertaking duties such as break and lunchtime supervision and assisting with administrative or student support tasks when required. You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team, following school policies and behaviour systems to maintain high standards, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students. About the Candidate Be a confident and organised individual with experience of working with secondary‑aged students and a strong understanding of the school environment. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you can manage classroom behaviour effectively while building positive relationships with students and colleagues. Be proactive, adaptable, and able to use your initiative to respond to the changing demands of the school day. Have a good understanding of learning needs, including SEND, and be confident using ICT to support learning. Have a flexible, motivated approach and a genuine commitment to inclusion, continuous development, and maintaining high standards will ensure you thrive in this rewarding role. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting young people to succeed and can demonstrate strong organisational skills, reliability, and professionalism. About Us 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr