Cover Supervisor

Ark; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Southsea is seeking a Cover Supervisor to enhance student learning in teachers' absence. The ideal candidate will be someone passionate about education, equipped with strong communication and organisational skills, and eager to make a difference in students' lives. This full-time position offers competitive salaries within the Teacher Pay Scale and outstanding benefits, supporting a robust teaching environment aligned with the institution's values.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

10 inset days dedicated to staff wellbeing

Development opportunities for future leaders

Generous pension scheme

Relocation costs up to £3,000

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be calm, confident, approachable, and professional.
• Committed to safeguarding and understanding child safety.
• Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of teachers.
• Manage behaviour and support student engagement.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain classroom routines.

Skills

Passionate about education

Strong classroom presence

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Education

Recent graduate or experience with young people

Job description

About The Role

Ark Charter Academy

Cover Supervisor

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary: Teacher Pay Scale (£33,739 - £53,094)

Contract: Fixed term contract until 17/07/2026

Working pattern: Full-time

Are you passionate about education and looking for a route into teaching? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people every day? We are seeking a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is considering a career in teaching. Whether you are a recent graduate or someone with experience working with young people, this role will give you invaluable classroom experience and the opportunity to develop essential skills within a supportive school environment.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key part in maintaining the quality of teaching and learning in the absence of class teachers. You will supervise whole classes, delivering pre-set lesson content, managing behaviour, and supporting student engagement. This role is vital to our Academy’s success and to the continuity of learning for our students.

This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
• Calm, confident and approachable, with a strong classroom presence
• Resilient and solution-focused, able to manage challenges and maintain a positive outlook
• Highly organised, with the ability to follow lesson plans, maintain routines, and manage behaviour effectively
• Professional and dependable, setting high expectations for themselves and the students they support
• A great communicator, able to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents
• Committed to safeguarding, with a clear understanding of the importance of keeping children safe
• Eager to learn, with an interest in pursuing a future career in teaching or education
• Aligned with the values and ethos of Ark Charter Academy, including its Christian foundation and inclusive approach to education

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.

To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.

Visit the careers page for more information about us and current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click a link (no external links included in this format).

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please read the relevant information provided by Ark.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.