Cover Supervisor

Alderbrook School; Blossomfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Alderbrook School in England is seeking a flexible Cover Supervisor to join our support staff. The role covers lessons for absent teachers and requires good communication and teamwork.

Part-time, 32.5 hours per week during term-time plus Insets (39 weeks). Salary band C £27,709–£30,515 (pro rata); starting salary £20,864. This position offers a positive, collaborative environment in a high‑performing school.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent teachers across the timetable
• Work as part of the school’s support staff team to ensure smooth lesson delivery

Skills

Young people experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Part Time (32.5 hours) Term-time plus Insets (39 Weeks)

Band C £27,709 - £30,515 (pro rata)

Starting salary £20,864

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Cover Supervisor to work as part of a team who cover lessons for absent teachers. You would be joining an established support staff team within this successful, innovative and high-performing 11-18 school.

Applicants will require experience of working with young people along with good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure (with a smile!) and as part of a team.

The contracted hours of 32.5 hours are to be worked Monday to Friday (8.15am to 3.15pm with a 30-minute unpaid break) but we will consider applications for a reduced working week.

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 28th September 2026

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.