Cover Supervisor

GLF Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outer London weighting allowance

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Meridian High School seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support high-quality learning in the absence of the subject teacher. You will deliver and support engaging lessons, maintain behavioural expectations, and work with staff to ensure continuity of education.

You will motivate students of all abilities, provide feedback on progress, and contribute to an inclusive environment aligned with school values and priorities.

Qualifications

• Teaching assistant experience
• Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by grade 'C' at GCSE in English & Maths
• Achieved or working towards HLTA qualification
• Able to apply knowledge and skills from training in a classroom
• Ability to relate to and communicate with children in and out of the classroom

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Provide meaningful feedback on student progress
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Literacy & numeracy (GCSE C) English &

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Join Meridian High School as a dedicated and adaptable Cover Supervisor, playing a vital role in supporting high-quality learning across the school.

Your opportunity

In this dynamic position, you will deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher, ensuring continuity of education while maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you will motivate and support students of all abilities, provide meaningful feedback on their progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the school's values and development priorities.

What we're looking for:

• Teaching assistant experience
• Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by grade 'C' at GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths
• Achieved or working towards HLTA qualification
• Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context
• Ability to relate to, and communicate with, children in and out of the classroom

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of 'resilience, ambition and respect'.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

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

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £25,877 + outer london weighting allowance

Actual Salary: £23,189.40 + outer london weighting allowance

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri (term time only)

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Attachments

• Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26
• Cover Supervisor PS MHS016 (1)
• Supervisor cover - JD (1)

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.