Cover Supervisor

Droitwich Spa High School; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Droitwich Spa High School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support learning by supervising classes when teachers are absent. The role offers training to develop skills and a commitment to safeguarding students. Applications are reviewed as received, with interviews possibly before the closing date.

The school emphasises a supportive environment and expects staff to work collaboratively to help students reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when teachers are unavailable due to meetings, training, trips or short-term illness.
• Support and communicate with students to help them achieve their goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Required from: ASAP

Scale: Band 7

Salary: £23,831 (£31,025 FTE) per annum
Contract: term time only usually worked at the rate of 32.5 per week during published terms plus inset days.

Closing Date: 26 October 2026 (9AM)
Interview Dates: TBC

This vacancy is a rolling vacancy and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews and appointments may take place prior to the closing date shown.

Job Description

About Our School

We are a happy and successful High School with a Sixth Form. We serve the whole community of Droitwich and its surrounding villages, making our intake socio-economically diverse, which our entire staff play up to and thrive upon.

You are strongly encouraged to read our ‘Information for Prospective Colleagues.’ We expect that it will give you an even deeper feel for the community we serve, our ethos, our culture and what our school is like day to day.

About the Vacancy

Are you someone who loves working with young people and wants to make a difference in their school experience? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Cover Team. Whilst experience is preferred, it is not essential as we want to find the right person and will offer training to support development in this role.

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise the classes of teachers who are unavailable for reasons including meetings, training, trips and short term illness. This is a key role in our school and we seek to appoint someone who is able to communicate, inspire and support our students to achieve their goals. A commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and to continuous professional development should not be underestimated.

Droitwich Spa High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.