Cover Supervisor

Murray Park Community School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Murray Park School in the East Midlands is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join during term time. This role offers a structured, supportive environment and a chance to contribute to student progress within a clear routines framework.

The post is 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with pay on NJC scales 7–11 (£23,568–£25,118). The successful candidate will support learning, manage behaviour, and help sustain a calm classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage behaviour and maintain calm, productive classrooms.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be committed to securing the best outcomes for all students.
• Maintain a purposeful, calm learning environment, delivering set work confidently and keeping students on task.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management, upholding routines and high expectations.
• Value continual improvement and engage in coaching and professional dialogue.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom support

Teamwork

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

TERM TIME ONLY

37 HOURS PER WEEK - 39 WEEKS PER YEAR

PAY SCALE NJC Pts 7-11 (actual £23,568 - £25,118)

Murray Park School, an 11-16 foundation school, is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. Over the past seven years, we have undergone rapid and sustained improvement, moving from a Requires Improvement judgement in 2019, to Good in September 2022, and most recently to Expected standard with Strong for Personal Development and Wellbeing following our June 2026 inspection — the best set of outcomes in the school's history. This has been achieved alongside significant improvements in Progress 8 outcomes. We are over-subscribed and will reach maximum capacity of 1400 students in September 2027, reflecting the confidence in the school from our community. We are now entering the next phase of our development and are seeking high-quality staff who share our ambition to continue improving outcomes for all students.

Our approach is underpinned by a warm-strict culture: we combine consistently high expectations with genuine care, ensuring every student feels a strong sense of belonging while being fully prepared for their future. This is realised through clear routines, shared practices, and a collective commitment to getting the small things right every day. Staff who thrive here are those who value consistency, clarity, and a culture of continual improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
• Maintain a purposeful, calm learning environment, delivering set work confidently and ensuring students remain on task and engaged.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management, upholding our shared routines and practices with consistently high expectations.
• Value continual improvement, both personally and across a team, with a willingness to engage in coaching and professional dialogue.

Staff at Murray Park benefit from:

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, with careful consideration given to workload when introducing new initiatives.
• Flexible working opportunities, including the ability to work off-site at points during the week.
• High levels of staff retention, with most vacancies arising through school growth rather than turnover.
• A centralised and robust behaviour system, including internal Alternative Provision, ensuring classrooms remain disruption-free.
• A comprehensive CPD programme rooted in evidence-informed practice and professional collaboration.
• A clear and consistent approach to teaching, balancing high-quality shared practice with professional autonomy.