Cover Supervisor

Hall Green School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Green School seeks a dedicated colleague to supervise and support students in a thriving educational environment. The role includes managing classroom behavior, assisting with tasks, and contributing to extracurricular programs, all aimed at fostering student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to manage behavior in a classroom setting.
• Commitment to student welfare and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work set in accordance with school policies.
• Manage pupils' behaviour during tasks.
• Support tasks during non-contact time.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Support for Extracurricular Activities

Job description

We are seeking a colleague who:

• Supervises work set in accordance with school policies.
• Manages pupils' behaviour during tasks, ensuring a constructive classroom environment.
• Responds to questions and requests for help from pupils.
• Reports on progress to the Departmental and Pastoral Teams as necessary.
• In periods when cover is not required, is flexible to support tasks such as exam invigilation, administration, and general support.
• Supports the supervision of pupils during non-contact time.
• Supports extracurricular and intervention programmes.

You will work 37 hours per week, excluding a 30-minute lunch break, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Hall Green School is a popular, heavily oversubscribed, and academically successful 11-16 academy. We are a diverse institution, fully accessible and inclusive, attracting pupils from across the city, including those with physical disabilities. Our pupils contribute positively to our caring, nurturing, and inclusive culture, embodying our values of ‘learning with compassion, ambition, responsibility, and excellence’. (Ofsted 2025)

The school is part of the West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT), established in January 2025. As a founding member, the school helps shape the Trust’s mission:

• Delivering excellent quality of education, with strong progress and attainment for all pupils.
• Focusing on personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

We seek a candidate who shares our commitment to the success and wellbeing of our students. We invite you to speak with the Headteacher and arrange a visit to see the school in action.

For more details and an application pack, please visit the school website www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk vacancies section/apply now

Note: All applicants must complete the school’s application form. CVs or other application formats will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9:00 am on 26 June 2025.

WMAT is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates may undergo online searches as part of due diligence. The successful applicant will be subject to checks including enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical fitness, identity, right to work, and references. All applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English, as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). For guidance, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.