Cover Supervisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and on task. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment, helping to maintain high standards of behavior and academic performance. The school, recognized for its outstanding achievements, offers a supportive community and numerous professional development opportunities. With a focus on student welfare and a commitment to innovation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Wellbeing package

On-site electric car charging

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Experience in supervising students across various subjects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during planned and unplanned absences.
• Maintain order and manage student behavior constructively.
• Deliver set work and respond to student questions.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Problem-Solving

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Experience

Job description

Cover Supervisor

From September 2025

Unqualified Teaching Scale Points 1-6

£21,731 per annum to £33,902 per annum

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust (KMAT) has a vacancy for a Cover Supervisor from September 2025. The role will be located at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form.

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form’s Ofsted report of November 2023 rates the school as Outstanding in all five areas. Kenilworth School moved into a newly built, bespoke school on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth in September 2023 and is the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth being oversubscribed with engaged, motivated and well-behaved pupils.

The school is well-resourced to support the delivery of the curriculum subjects. All classrooms are equipped with a 75” touchscreen display.

Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective, and resourceful in their learning.

The Role

The role will be to provide cover for planned and unplanned absences across the school in a range of departments. Work will be set for you to deliver to the class, together with classroom management of students. You should be flexible and willing to deliver a range of subject areas.

Key duties include:

1. Supervising a whole class to undertake set work/activities, including introducing and closing the class;
2. Maintaining good order and managing behaviour constructively;
3. Promotion of self-control and independence;
4. Keeping pupils on task as necessary;
5. Responding appropriately to questions raised by pupils;
6. Collecting any completed work and returning it to the appropriate teacher;
7. Dealing with any issues in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures;
8. Reporting on any behaviour of pupils during the class.

We can offer you:

1. Excellent CPD opportunities;
2. A supportive team of colleagues across the school;
3. A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture;
4. A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students;
5. On-line and shared resources are available to support the development of student learning;
6. A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate;
7. A wellbeing package that includes counselling, 24/7 GP support/appointments, physiotherapy, and discounts at retail and restaurant outlets, and annual free flu vaccination;
8. On-site electric car charging points;
9. Free on-site parking.

To Apply

Please go to Vacancies - Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust to download an application form, job description, person specification, and equal opportunities form.

Please email your completed application to Deena Perry, HR Manager at [e-mail].

Please note we cannot accept a CV as an application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications or a suitable candidate be found. Early applications are advised and welcomed.

Safeguarding

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 9am