Cover Supervisor

Eteach International; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 7,500 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

John F Kennedy Catholic School in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a flexible Cover Supervisor to support staff and students by delivering lessons and supervising on Thursdays and Fridays during term time.

You'll deploy strong classroom management to help students meet lesson objectives, communicate effectively, and provide support when teaching staff are otherwise engaged. The role offers permanent part-time hours during term time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English).
• Solid communication skills and the ability to successfully manage classroom behaviour.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload, delivering set lesson content effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and supervision on Thursdays and Fridays during term time.
• Support staff and wider faculty when teaching staff are engaged.
• Assist with maintaining classroom flow and student focus.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Planning workload

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

# Cover SupervisorEmployer: John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolLocation: Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: H5 SCP 9 - £7512 - H6 SCP 19 £8803 plus FringePosted: 30th September 2026Expires: 18th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1576910Job Reference: JFKCoverSept26* Share :* PrintWe currently have a new opportunity for a dynamic and flexible Cover Supervisor to support our staff and students by delivering lessons and supervision on a Thursday and Friday only**Job overview**You’ll be an expert in deploying classroom management skills, enabling students to achieve their lesson objectives whilst offering appropriate support where needed and helping to assist the wider faculty when teaching staff are otherwise engaged.**The right candidate will have:*** Experience of working with students in an educational or service environment* Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English)* Solid communication skills and the ability to successfully manage classroom behaviour and focus* Ability to prioritise and plan workload, delivering set lesson content effectively and efficiently and identifying opportunities for further support where appropriate.**Why John F Kennedy Catholic School?**You’ll make a key difference in student’s progression with the ability to experience a leading role in the classroom, working as part of a wider team, with access to further developmental opportunities available.Applications should be submitted immediately and candidates will be considered and potentially called for interview as applications are received. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time.### AttachmentsNotes to ApplicantsASCAT BrochureCover Supervisor applicant pack 2026### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.