Cover Supervisor

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking support staff to supervise students in the absence of teachers. This role primarily involves ensuring students follow their lessons and assisting them with set activities, promoting a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students during teacher absences.
• Ensure pupils carry out pre-prepared lessons and maintain focus.

Job description

Location

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available: 2

Working hours

• Term Time only – 30 hours per week

Job category

• Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• BHCC: External

Job introduction

The main purpose of the job is to supervise groups of students during the short-term absence of a teacher to ensure that pupils carry out a pre-prepared lesson, maintain good order, and stay on task. The role involves responding to questions and assisting pupils with set activities.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (including holiday entitlement)

About the role

Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Completed application forms should be sent by email or post directly to the school office.

Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CVs or resumes.