Classroom Cover Supervisor

The Ecclesbourne School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking a Classroom Cover Supervisor to support students during teacher absences. The role requires a good standard of education, experience with young people, and strong interpersonal skills. You will supervise classes and ensure effective learning, making a direct impact on students' future. Benefits include professional development and a well-being-focused environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young people is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage behaviour firmly and fairly, with confidence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a wide range of subjects.
• Ensure students remain on task and manage behaviour in line with policies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Full-time or part-time working week considered. Term Time plus INSET days. Fixed term until July 2026 in the first instance. 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?

The Ecclesbourne School has an exciting opportunity for you to join our supportive and friendly support staff team as a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor. 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 our policies. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons across a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4.

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 The Ecclesbourne School?

• 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 our supportive academy.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
• Wellbeing: We value our staff and recognise the on-going 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 our admissions criteria.

Salary will be paid at National Joint Council point 12 (£28,598) per annum, pro rata. Example of term-time plus INSET days prorated salary, working for 32.5 hours per week, from 8.40am until 3.40pm: NJC Point 12 £21,294.

To apply, please use the school application form, which can be downloaded from the school website. When applying, please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it. For further information, or to visit the school, please contact Tina Spencer-Keyse, Director of Human Resources. Email: [e-mail]. Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20 October 2025.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.