Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students during teacher absences. This role includes leading planned lessons and offering pastoral support as a tutor. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and can inspire students to maintain their education. The position offers invaluable classroom experience, mentoring, professional development, and various staff well-being benefits. The closing date for applications is 9:00 AM on Sunday, 8 February 2026.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated professional.
• Ability to inspire and enthuse students.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and cover for short periods of teacher absence.
• Lead planned lessons to maintain student learning.
• Provide pastoral support as a tutor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidence

Job description

Cover Supervisor

School: FOXFORD SCHOOL

Employment Type: Permanent

Grade: 4 – £25,989 - £29,540 FTE

Pro rata: £19,200 - £21,823 (31.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Hours: 31.5 hours per week over 5 days, term time only plus 5 teacher training days

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated professional to join our student support team as a cover supervisor, to play a vital role in the school. Covering for short periods of absence is a rewarding job and one that provides valuable experiences in the classroom, if you are looking for a stepping stone in order to get into teaching. You will need confidence, with the ability to inspire and enthuse our students, so that they maintain their learning in the absence of their regular teacher.

You will need good interpersonal and organisational skills to lead planned lessons, with the ability to relate to the young people in our school. If you can embrace a challenge, we will give you fantastic support and the opportunity to work with a team of energetic and enthusiastic colleagues. You will be able to gain satisfaction from helping students meet their aspirational targets as well as offer them pastoral links as a tutor.

We will offer you:

• An identified experienced mentor/buddy
• Invaluable experience covering classes across all year groups
• A shadow timetable when you are not ‘on cover’ to provide ample opportunity to observe classroom practice across a diverse range of disciplines
• Classroom support/development and quality CPDL
• Access to coaching and regular feedback to develop your teaching expertise
• A comprehensive induction programme and mentor

We will play to your strengths and can offer you:

• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking and an employee discount scheme.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• Annual Support Staff Conference for all Support Staff across the Trust.

We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPDL and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.

Closing date: 9:00AM Sunday 8 February 2026

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

The posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.