Cover Supervisor

Hednesford Valley High School; Hednesford, Cannock; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

SEN setting role

Job summary

Hednesford Valley High School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term absences, ensuring learning continues in a positive, safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to maintain high expectations for students' learning, behaviour and wellbeing while contributing to our inclusive school community.

We offer a welcoming team, opportunities for professional development and a role within a special educational

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Calm, adaptable and able to work on own initiative.
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers and deliver work set by staff.
• Support students to engage with learning and achieve their targets.
• Promote a calm, inclusive learning environment and manage behaviour according to school policies.
• Assist with IEPs and personalised learning strategies where required.
• Provide feedback to staff on student participation and progress.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Behaviour management

ICT skills

Job description

Hours: 32.5 hours/week Monday 8.40 am to 16.20 pm Tues-Fri 8.40 am to 3.30 pm

The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that learning continues in a positive, safe and supportive environment.

Working closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders, you will play an important role in maintaining high expectations for students' learning, behaviour and wellbeing while contributing to our inclusive school community.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering work that has been set by teaching staff.
• Support students to engage positively with their learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Promote a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage student behaviour in accordance with the school's policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other personalised learning strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and encouraging confidence, independence and resilience.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student participation, progress and behaviour.
• Complete attendance and reward tracking.
• Use ICT, learning resources and specialist equipment appropriately to support learning.
• Respond effectively to any immediate issues or emergencies, following school procedures.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people, preferably in an educational or special school setting.
• A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, as you may be required to travel between our main site at Hednesford Valley High & our Sixth Form which is based at Cannock Chase High.
• Who is willing to train as a Mini-bus driver.
• Can establish positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Has excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is calm, adaptable and able to work on their own initiative.
• Has a commitment to inclusion and supporting students with additional needs.
• Is organised, reliable and able to maintain accurate records.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
• Access to employee wellbeing support.
• Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistant Programme.
• A rewarding role within a special educational needs setting.

Interview Date:Thursday Thursday 15 th October 2026.