Cover Supervisor

Rednock School; Dursley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rednock School in United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students' learning by covering lessons when teaching staff are absent. You will work under the Head of Department to guide, encourage and maintain a calm, structured classroom to help every student learn and progress.

The role emphasises strong communication, interpersonal skills and safeguarding commitment, and is a permanent, part-time Grade 6 pro rata position with a start in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain control and purpose within the classroom.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and ensure a calm, structured classroom environment.
• Support students to learn, achieve and progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Student engagement

Job description

As our Cover Supervisor, you'll play a vital part in supporting students' learning by covering lessons in the absence of teaching staff. Working under the direction of the Head of Department, you'll provide guidance, encouragement and ensure a calm, structured classroom environment, enabling all students to learn, achieve and progress.

• Ability to maintain control and purpose within the classroom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Permanent, part-time Grade 6 pro rata (actual £19,790) Start: October 2026