Casual Cover Supervisor

Christ's College Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in England is seeking Cover Supervisors to manage classroom activities in the absence of teachers. Key responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and providing guidance on academic and social issues. Candidates should demonstrate experience in classroom management and a commitment to student welfare. The position requires an enhanced DBS check, reflecting the commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Applications are encouraged before the closing date of 4th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing classrooms and facilitating student learning.
• Ability to implement school policies regarding conduct and health.
• Capable of providing guidance on educational and social matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons based on provided plans for absent teachers.
• Manage classroom environments to enhance learning.
• Assess and report student progress within school guidelines.

Job description

ORGANISATION

Cover Supervisors are expected to carry out the following duties to cover for short-term teacher absence :

• Deliver lessons appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning; the plans and resources for these lessons to be provided by the Heads of Departments, Heads of Year or relevant other;
• Manage the classroom and teaching equipment to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of the available resources;
• Implement the College’s policy with regard to registration, student absence, dress code and conduct;
• Enforce the College’s rules relating to Health and Safety;

Provide advice and guidance to staff, students and others.

In addition, Cover Supervisors are expected to carry out the following duties when providing cover for long term teacher absence :

• When covering the absence of a Form Tutor, fulfil the duties and responsibilities defined in the Form Tutor’s job description;
• Facilitate the general progress and well-being of any individual student within any group of students assigned to her / him, providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters;
• Contribute to appropriate extra-curricular provision;
• Provide classroom assistance and support for individual student needs if necessary.

ADMINISTRATION

Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students assigned to her / him, within the school’s guidelines

Attend relevant meetings and carry out relevant administrative tasks

RESOURCES

Operate relevant equipment / ICT packages / information systems (e.g. MS Office, Arbor, E-mail, Google Classroom

Use administration supplies resourcefully

Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.

Closing Date : 11 : 59pm, 4th Jan 2026

Start Date : January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.