Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,046 - 22,057; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Perkbox membership

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Philip Morant School and College in Colchester is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring good standards of behaviour for learning and student engagement with the work set. The role requires commitment to our vision and values, and to support staff and students in a calm and orderly environment.

The position is part-time, 31.25 hours per week (8:05am–3:05pm, Monday to Friday) over 39 weeks per year, including non-pupil days.

Qualifications

• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults.
• Initiative and ability to work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks.
• Understanding of and ability to implement the school's behaviour for learning policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes.
• Leaving accurate reports for teachers on work completed and student engagement.
• Providing consistency for longer‑term absences of staff members when required.
• Providing supervision to small groups of students.
• Supporting whole‑school provision through trips and activities.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Initiative

Behaviour policy

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC5404-662 – Position Type: Teaching/Child Support – Pay Range: LGPS 5, Point 10-13 (Actual Salary From £20,052)

Position Start Date: 01/10/2026 – Contract Type: Part-time – Term: Permanent – Application Close: 09/09/2026 Midnight – Date of Interviews: 17th September 2026

Role Overview

Philip Morant School and College is a large secondary school in Colchester. We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who will support classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring good standards of behaviour for learning and that students engage in the work set. The role requires a commitment to our vision and values, and to support staff and students in a calm and orderly environment.

Working Hours

• 31.25 hours per week, 8:05am – 3:05pm Monday to Friday (including a 45‑minute unpaid break).
• 39-week per year, including term time and non‑pupil days.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes.
• Leaving accurate reports for teachers on work completed and student engagement.
• Providing consistency for longer‑term absences of staff members when required.
• Providing supervision to small groups of students.
• Supporting whole‑school provision through trips and activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults.
• Initiative and ability to work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks.
• Understanding of and ability to implement the school's behaviour for learning policy.

Professional Development & Benefits

• Robust CPD training programme.
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.
• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme, Perkbox membership, Blue Light Card, and other perks.

Safeguarding & Diversity

All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people and to promoting safer working practice across schools.

We are proud of being an equal‑opportunity workplace. We comply with equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.

How to Apply

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146794/EDV-2026-PMSAC-97928

Sponsorship for this position is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.