Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower High School in Essex is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team. The role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, supporting students in class, and assisting with pastoral duties and invigilation as needed.

The post is term-time only, 38 weeks per year, with an enhanced DBS check required for shortlisted applicants. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and offers staff development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Previous classroom experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.
• Support students in class and with general pastoral duties.
• Invigilation if required.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Pastoral support

Invigilation

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4471-594S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LG Scale 5

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 25/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA

5 days per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in getting into teaching, gaining school experience and working with young people. The post will involve the supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and supervision of small groups of students. Previous classroom experience would be desirable, though not essential. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with supporting students in class, with general pastoral work and invigilation if required.

Information about the School

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

Further details are available on the school’s website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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HR Office
Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 0RT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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