Cover Supervisor

Vyners School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established comprehensive school in London seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to provide effective supervision during teacher absences. The role involves supporting students and maintaining classroom order. Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career or those with experience with secondary age children. Starting salary is £23,145 per annum, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of fostering good relationships with stakeholders.
• Clear vision and values, leading by example.
• High level of personal responsibility.
• Ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cover supervision in a range of subjects.
• Ensure good order is maintained in the classroom.
• Assist students in staying on task.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Confidence dealing with children

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: COVER SUPERVISOR Term-time - 32.5 hours per week, plus 5 INSET days, 38.6 weeks per year. Reports to: Cover Manager. Salary: Starting salary NJC scale 4, scale point 7. £23,145 per annum. (FTE £30,288 per annum). Rising to NJC scale 4, scale point 11. £25,927 per annum. (FTE £32,070 per annum). Working Days: 5 days per week. Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 8.15am - 3.15pm. Place of Work: Vyners School. Start date: 3 November 2025.

An exciting role has arisen to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual as a Cover Supervisor. The successful applicant will provide effective cover supervision in a range of subjects, as required, in response to short-term teacher absence, ensuring good order is maintained in the classroom and that students stay on task. This role would suit a graduate considering a career in teaching or an individual with experience working with secondary age children, possibly as a teaching assistant. Previous experience within a school environment is desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will have:

• a proven track record of fostering good relationships with a range of stakeholders
• clear and consistent vision and values, leading by example
• the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• effective communication skills with students and staff
• confidence dealing with children
• a high level of personal responsibility
• the ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of students and act as an appropriate role model for young people

Vyners is a popular and oversubscribed mixed eight-form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London. We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages. In 2025, 81% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths at GCSE, and we are consistently ranked in the top 10% of all non-selective schools nationally for progress measures and attainment.

We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit, including a strong house system with students leading their peers. Pupils benefit from excellent relationships with each other and with staff. They are well cared for and have adults they trust and who they can talk to if they have problems (Ofsted, 2025).

Vanguard Learning Trust is a cross-phase Trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering staff developmental opportunities and support from other professionals in the same role across the trust schools. The successful candidate will be provided with professional development opportunities and will play a key role in ensuring that our Trust is an employer of choice.

Vanguard Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Vanguard Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.