Cover Supervision Co-ordinator

School 21; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health Shield

Eye tests

Cycle to Work

Apprenticeship Levy funding

Generous Family Leave entitlement

Job summary

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill in Southampton seeks a Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator to organise daily cover for staff absences while maintaining a positive learning environment. You will liaise with supply agencies, deploy internal staff and external supply teachers, and manage room changes as needed.

A calm, professional approach and strong IT skills are essential to support students' continued progress. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating daily cover in schools.
• Experience liaising with supply agencies to secure staff.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and supervise classes calmly.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate and allocate daily cover for planned and unplanned absences.
• Liaise with supply agencies and deploy staff to classes.
• Administer room changes and cover during the day.
• Provide proactive supervision and delivery of set lessons.

Job description

* Cover Supervision Co-ordinatorNEWFast Apply# Cover Supervision Co-ordinatorEmployerLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: SCP 13-17 £30,023-£32,046 FTE £25,824-£27,546 TTOPosted: 12th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 26th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583694Job Reference: POSI0000027395Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1583694* Share :We are looking to appoint an well organised, motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor Co-ordinator who will organise the daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. This is a key role in ensuring the daily smooth running of the school therefore candidates must possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be flexible and demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills. Candidates should also possess a calm and professional manner and relate well to young people as on occasion will be required to cover lessons.We are looking to recruit an inspiring Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator to join our team. Oasis Community Learning, the second largest Multi Academy Trust in England, and one of a group of Oasis Academies serving Southampton. This role is 37 hours per week and term time only. The role will require an early start each morning in order to contact Supply Agencies and book in cover staff but the hours will be discussed at interview.We are a dynamic and vibrant academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is a tremendously exciting time to join us, as opportunities for professional development and career enhancement are being realised across the city. Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. Lord's Hill is a wonderful place to work due to the excellent partnership we have with our students, their families and the wider community. We strive to be the exceptional school our community deserves and are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve.**Job/Person Summary**An opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator. You will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and allocating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. You will be responsible for liaising with supply agencies,and deploying internal staff and external supply teachers to their classes. You will also be responsible for administering room changes and any other cover as it arises during the day. We need a committed and energetic person that is also able to provide proactive supervision and delivery of set lessons for absent teachers to support the continued progress of our students. The job will require following the allocated lesson plan whilst maintaining a positive climate for learning. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with young people to encourage learning and motivate students to study by building positive relationships.This role is fast paced and varied, and the successful candidate will need to be able to respond quickly to changes as they happen and resolve operational issues as they arise, whilst remaining calm and professional under pressure. You will need to establish and develop excellent links with local supply agencies.**Key Skills*** Ability to remain calm and professional* Confident communicator and excellent communication skills* Good understanding of ICT, including the effective use of the Office Suite of programs* Ability to build good relationships with children and adults* Ability to combine firmness with empathy* Adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment**Our Offer*** Term time only working, enabling a work life balance* Fantastic training and development pathways with unlimited access to Apprenticeship Levy funding* Local Government Pension Scheme membership (approx 20% employer contribution)* Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health, to support your health and wellbeing* Free eye tests* Generous Family Leave entitlement* Cycle to Work scheme* A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed in our fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best* A wonderful team of friendly and supportive colleagueCurrent NJC scale point and experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.***Please note:** Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.**Oasis Academy Lord's Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy Lord's HillPart of### Oasis Community Learning