Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk Ltd; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Term-time only

8:30am–3:00pm hours

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd in the Chichester area are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their welcoming secondary school. You will supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students stay focused and engaged with the work provided.

This permanent, full-time, term-time position runs 8:30am–3:00pm with a pro rata salary. Immediate start is encouraged for a rewarding role supporting students' learning and classroom continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Ability to supervise lessons and maintain order in KS3/KS4.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organised and committed to supporting students' learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering work and instructions set by teachers
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate
• Managing behaviour confidently and consistently
• Building positive relationships with students
• Supporting the wider school team with daily duties
• Helping ensure learning continues effectively during staff absence

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Job description

Location: Chichester area
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Supply Desk are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Chichester area who are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in maintaining learning and continuity when teachers are absent.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will support the smooth running of the school by supervising lessons in the absence of teaching staff and ensuring students remain focused and engaged with the work provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4

• Delivering work and instructions set by teachers

• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment

• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate

• Managing behaviour confidently and consistently

• Building positive relationships with students

• Supporting the wider school team with daily duties

• Helping ensure learning continues effectively during staff absence

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young people

• Is confident managing a classroom independently

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Can build positive relationships with students

• Is patient, resilient and approachable

• Has a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

• Can remain calm and consistent when managing behaviour

• Is reliable, organised and committed to supporting students' learning

Previous experience working within a school or with young people is desirable, although candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

• Permanent, full-time position

• Immediate start

• Term-time only

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm

• Opportunity to become part of a supportive secondary school environment

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's education and development

If you're looking for a permanent Cover Supervisor role in the Chichester area and enjoy working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.