Classroom Cover Supervisor

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a Classroom Cover Supervisor in Belper, England. This role involves supervising classes, managing student behaviour, and delivering lessons across various subjects. Ideal candidates will have degree-level education, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with young people. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive work environment

Impactful work on student learning

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver pre-prepared lessons across multiple subjects.
• Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of the teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task and manage their behaviour.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage behaviour

Organisational skills

Resilience in varying classroom situations

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Classroom Cover Supervisor

Hours: Full or Part-time

Contract: Fixed term until July 2026 in the first instance

Salary: National Joint Council Pay Spine Point 12 (£28,598 per annum pro rata)

Tired of the same old routine? Want a role that's dynamic, rewarding, and school hours-friendly? Do you want to use your skills to make a direct impact on the education and future of young people? If so, our client has an exciting opportunity for you to join their supportive and friendly support staff team.

About the Role

Are you a confident, adaptable individual looking for a fulfilling role within a secondary school which has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, most recently being ranked among the top 10 schools in the East Midlands by the Sunday Times Parent Power guide? The school is seeking a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor to provide essential support to their teaching staff and ensure continuity of learning for their students.

Your primary responsibility will be to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the Class Teacher, ensuring that students remain on task and behaviour is managed in line with their policies. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons across a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good standard of education, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working with young people is highly desirable.
• The ability to manage behaviour firmly and fairly, with confidence and authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the resilience to adapt to different classroom situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Our Client

• The opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a school setting, ideal for aspiring Teachers.
• Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.
• Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within their supportive academy.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
• Wellbeing: They value their staff and recognise the ongoing contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
• The school motto: "Integrity. Tenacity. Service." is at the core of school life.
• School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years' service at the school at the time of application, are included in their admissions criteria.

Salary Details

Salary will be paid at National Joint Council point 12 (£28,598) per annum, pro rata. Example of term-time plus INSET days pro-rated salary, working for 32.5 hours per week, from 8:40am until 3:40pm, as below:

• NJC Point 12 £28,598 per annum

How to Apply

Click apply to complete your application. Please note that our client does not accept applications by CV. When applying, please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 20th of October 2025.

They encourage applicants to apply early as they reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.

Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students. They adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that some convictions are considered “protected” and may not need to be disclosed. Guidance on disclosures can be found on the UK Ministry of Justice website and on NACRO and UNLOCK.

Our client's commitment to equality and diversity: The school is committed to diversity and equality, treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination on any grounds.