Cover Supervisor

Hampton College; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in England is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students during teacher absences. The role requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Successful candidates will manage classroom behavior and provide individual support to students, contributing positively to their learning experience. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to impact students' education and overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people in a school setting.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior and gain student respect.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Support students in accessing learning.
• Liaise with staff to meet student needs.
• Participate in staff training and events.

Skills

Working with young people

Classroom behavior management

Organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Job description

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting students in their learning?

We are currently looking for a flexible and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team, providing cover for absent teaching staff for both planned and unplanned absences.

You may already have some experience in delivering learning activities to students and may have some experience of working in schools. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, and will be able to liaise confidently with staff, students and parents, as a positive and committed member of the Cover Team.

Hampton College employs Cover Supervisors to cover for absent teaching staff, which is successful in terms of consistency and managing student behaviour. You will cover for both planned absences, e.g. staff on training courses, and unplanned staff absences, e.g. sickness; and you may also be required to invigilate during examinations. All long‑term absences, e.g. Maternity Leave, will be covered by qualified teaching staff.

Where you’re not required to cover, you will undertake additional tasks at the discretion of your line manager, therefore a flexible approach and a can‑do attitude are essential requirements of the role. Candidates should be adaptable to able to respond to changes in working practices, with a willingness to respond to reasonable requests that go beyond normal routines, when required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising classes during short‑term teacher absence, following pre‑set work.
• Supporting students to access learning and stay on task.
• Liaising with teaching staff and using available information to meet individual student needs.
• Contributing to behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Recording attendance and behaviour information on Bromcom.
• Providing feedback to teachers on student engagement and progress.
• Supporting individual students and small groups with intervention activities.
• Assisting departments with resource preparation and administrative tasks.
• Invigilating exams as required.
• Participating in staff training, meetings, and school events.

We’re looking for someone who is

• Experienced in working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and gaining student respect.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and ICT skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Willing to undertake First Aid training and other relevant CPD.
• Positive, flexible, and enthusiastic about supporting students.

Working Hours

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus attendance at statutory training

8:15 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.

There may be an opportunity to undertake a paid Midday Supervision position alongside this role. If so, start and finish times may be adjusted accordingly and would be agreed in discussion with the successful candidate.

Salary (Grade 7)

Full‑time salary (52 weeks / 37 hours) From: £28,598 to £32,061

Actual salary (190 days / 32.5 hours) From: £20,960 to £23,498

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then we can offer you a fulfilling and rewarding role working at Hampton College.

How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application via MyNewTerm.

Please complete all sections of the application form. CV’s will not be accepted.

Your personal statement should outline your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team via [e-mail]

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.