Cover Supervisor

International Schools Today; Guildford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Complimentary lunch during term time

Company pension scheme

Charitable payroll giving scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Royal Grammar School Guildford is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term absences, ensuring pupils stay engaged and learning.

This permanent, part-time role is 0.6 FTE from January 2027, 8am-4pm, three days a week during term time, with benefits including private medical cover, lunch, pension contributions and additional staff perks.

Qualifications

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Effectively deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy and expectations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and school events where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the ethos, values and reputation of RGS Prep School.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Effectively deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy and expectations and to ensure pupils remain engaged and focused on learning tasks, ensuring a safe, calm and productive learning environment at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and school events where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the ethos, values and reputation of RGS Prep School.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Staff collaboration

Job description

The Cover Supervisor is responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff and ensuring that pupils continue to engage productively in their learning.

The post holder will maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, support pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour, and contribute to the wider life of the school. This is a part time, permanent position working 8am to 4pm three days a week during term time.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Effectively deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy and expectations and to ensure pupils remain engaged and focused on learning tasks, ensuring a safe, calm and productive learning environment at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and school events where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the ethos, values and reputation of RGS Prep School.

In return you will receive:

• Private medical cover
• Complimentary lunch during term time
• Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
• Charitable payroll giving scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

RGS Guildford announced its plan at the end of last year to become co-educational; girls will be welcomed into the RGS with a phased entry starting in September 2027.

Please note: This is a permanent position offered on a 0.6FTE part time basis from January 2027.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.