Classroom Cover Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin's School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support a diverse range of pupils across our all‑through setting. You will cover for short or long term teacher absence, helping to manage classes and support learners.

The role offers valuable classroom experience and a chance to explore a future career in education, with opportunities to build confidence and transferable skills in behaviour management and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in a classroom environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons when teachers are absent, for short or long term periods.
• Support pupil learning and maintain positive learning environments.
• Work with teachers and support staff to manage behaviour and learning activities.
• Build professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Our small team of cover supervisors work across our all through school, covering for short or long term teacher absence.

Being a Cover Supervisor is a really rewarding role, especially if you enjoy working with young people or are thinking about a future career in education. People in the role often get a lot out of it in the following ways:

• Valuable classroom experience - You gain first‑hand experience of working in a classroom, managing behaviour and supporting learning across a range of subjects and year groups. This builds confidence and practical skills very quickly.
• Insight into teaching and school life - Cover Supervisors see how lessons are structured, how teachers engage pupils and how schools operate day to day. It’s an excellent way to understand whether teaching is the right career path for you.
• Development of key skills - The role develops transferable skills such as communication, leadership, organisation, adaptability and resilience. Thinking on your feet and responding calmly to unexpected situations becomes second nature.
• Building professional relationships - You work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and support staff, gaining mentoring, advice and encouragement from experienced professionals.
• A strong stepping stone into teaching - Many Cover Supervisors go on to teacher training. The experience gained makes applications stronger and helps people feel more prepared and confident when starting training.
• Variety and job satisfaction - No two days are the same. The variety of subjects, classes and pupils keeps the role interesting and engaging, and you can make a real difference by maintaining positive learning environments.

Overall, being a Cover Supervisor offers a unique combination of experience, skill-building and professional insight that benefits both those considering teaching and those who simply enjoy supporting young people’s learning.

Want to find out more?

An Applicant Information Pack with further details about this opportunity is included below. To learn more about our school, visit our Careers Page or School website. If you need paper copies of any documents to support your application, we can email or post these to you. If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact [e-mail] and a member of the team will come back to you as soon as possible.

St Martin's School is part of the 3-18 Education Trust. We work collaboratively across our schools to create interesting, exciting opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, resources and expertise - making a real difference for the students and communities we serve. In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or Website.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.