Cover Supervisor

Merstham Park School; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing secondary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide supervision during staff absences. The role is well-suited for aspiring teachers or experienced TAs looking for flexibility. Responsibilities include managing classrooms and ensuring students complete assigned tasks. This temporary position offers part-time hours, starting in January 2026, and provides opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Local Government pension

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work-life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
• Keen to engage in the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cover supervision for lessons during staff absences.
• Manage the classroom and ensure students complete tasks.
• Cover a wide variety of subjects.

Skills

Enthusiastic teamwork

Passionate about student welfare

Ability to participate in extra-curricular activities

Job description

Are you an aspiring teacher or experienced TA / HLTA looking for a Cover Supervisor position at a forward thinking growing secondary school

Your opportunity :

Merstham Park are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to cover lessons during staff absences. This role will be well suited for candidates who are looking to start their career in teaching experienced teachers looking for flexibility or experienced TA / HLTAs . We are interested in hearing from all candidates no matter what point in your career you are currently at.

You will be providing effective cover supervision for lessons on a regular basis and providing stability and continuity for students whose lessons are affected by short-term teacher absence. Lesson plans and materials will be provided and your role will include registering the form and class ensuring that students complete the tasks provided by the teacher and managing the classroom. You will have the opportunity to cover a wide variety of subjects.

About Merstham Park :

At Merstham Park our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience. As a growing school we are excited and proud of our state of the art facilities which we opened in September 2022. Our brand new home is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.

As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for everyone to grow in their roles whether that is through individual CPD or through additional responsibilities.

What we are looking for

You will :

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be passionate about the students learning and welfare.
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community participating in extra-curricular clubs.

Join the GLF Schools Community

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details :

Start date : January 2026

Contract type : Temporary (Maternity Cover) 32.5hrs per week (term time only)

Pay Scale : GLF Associate Specialist Point 1 - 27061

Actual Salary : 21017.04

Closing date : 21 Dec 2025

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Customer Service
• Hospitality Experience
• Management Experience
• Mediation Experience
• Guest Services
• Merchandising
• Experience with Children
• Leadership Experience
• Mentoring
• Supervising Experience
• Neonatal Ventilator

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1