Cover Supervisor

Isbi; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Lunch during term time

Pension scheme

Payroll giving scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

RGS Guildford is seeking a Part-time Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term teaching staff absences and to keep pupils engaged in learning. The role is permanent, 0.6 FTE, and runs 8am to 4pm three days a week during term time from January 2027.

You will support pupil wellbeing, maintain a positive learning environment, and contribute to the wider life of the school, including attending staff meetings and school events. A benefits package is provided.

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.

Job description

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

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:

• £16,173 per annum (actual salary)
• 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.