Cover Supervisor

Calderstones School; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution in Liverpool seeks a passionate Cover Supervisor to manage classroom activities and support young people aged 11-18. The ideal candidate will have experience in education, exceptional communication skills, and a flexible, professional attitude. This permanent role offers family-friendly hours during term time. Commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

Bespoke learning and development programs

Professional qualifications

Support for mental health and well-being

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people between the ages of 11–18.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly while maintaining discipline.
• Professional and approachable manner essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students carrying out pre-prepared tasks.
• Manage classroom behavior in accordance with the school's policy.
• Ensure class work is completed in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Experience with young people

Managing challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Confidence in difficult situations

Education

Degree qualification or qualification in teaching and learning support

Job description

Cover Supervisors

Cover Supervisors are staff who are trained to supervise students carrying out pre-prepared tasks when teaching staff are on short-term absence.

The role is a responsible one which involves taking sole charge of classrooms. The work is set by a qualified teacher and there is no planning or marking involved in this role. Cover Supervisors ensure class work is completed and the student’s behaviour is managed in accordance with the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.

Our Cover Supervisors are instrumental in ensuring that we consistently provide the upmost standard of teaching and learning to our students. We have an opportunity to appoint a Cover Supervisor on a permanent basis who is passionate about supporting young people in education.

It is essential that candidates have experience of working with young people between the ages of 11 – 18 and managing challenging behaviour. You should have the ability to establish rapport quickly with young people whilst maintaining a high standard of control and discipline. A flexible, punctual, professional and approachable manner is essential. A degree qualification or a qualification in teaching and learning support would be advantageous.

This role would suit someone who

• Has experience of working with young people and managing their behaviour
• Has experience of teaching, learning or cover supervision
• Has knowledge of safeguarding children
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is flexible in their attitude to work and is willing to go the extra mile
• Is confident in dealing with difficult situations
• Has a good sense of humour
• Treats everyone with respect and commands it in return

Desirable but not essential skills include

• Have knowledge of SEN in young people.
• Working with young people who display behavioural issues; i.e. ADHD, PDA, ADD, ASD
• Experience of working in an educational environment
• Provide commitment to a long-term /permanent role.

In return, we can offer family friendly working hours between 8.30 and 3.15 pm each day, term time only working.

In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first‑class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that ‘nobody rises to low expectations’.

The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and fully equipped gym. We have an impressive benefits package, including bespoke learning and development programmes, professional qualifications and the Calderstones Ways to Wellbeing programme to support our colleagues and students with all areas of their wellbeing.

The school is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

Calderstones School is committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional well‑being to our student body and to every member of our school staff. We pursue this aim using effective policies and procedures within a safe and supportive school/work environment.

All applications can be made via the school website at www.calderstones.co.uk. Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

Closing Date: 9.00 am, Friday 28th November 2025