Cover Supervisor

Oakgrove School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakgrove School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join the cover team. The successful candidate will predominantly be based at our Secondary School but may work at our Primary School as required.

You will supervise classes when teachers are absent and deliver the work set by teachers to minimise disruption to learning. You will also support the school library, 6th Form study centre, reception and student services, with after school clubs; customer service skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

• No prior teaching experience required.
• Calm, confident and professional manner essential.
• Adaptable, motivated and able to use initiative in the classroom.
• Core hours: 8:15am – 3:15pm (32.5hrs pw).

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when teachers are absent and deliver work set by teachers to minimise disruption to learning.
• Support the school library, 6th Form study centre, reception and student services.
• Support after school clubs; customer service skills are advantageous.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Adaptable

Initiative

Customer service

Job description

Oakgrove School requires a Cover Supervisor to join the cover team. The successful candidate will predominantly be based at our Secondary School but may also be required to work at our Primary School. This position involves supervising classes when teachers are absent and delivering the work that teachers have set to minimise disruption to students' learning. Our Cover Supervisors also support the school library, 6th Form study centre, reception, student services and after school clubs so other skill sets, such as customer services, are an advantage.

No previous teaching experience is necessary but a calm, confident and professional manner is essential. The successful applicant will also need to be adaptable, motivated and have the ability to use their initiative in the classroom. The core hours for this position are 8:15am - 3:15pm (32.5hrs pw).

Oakgrove has a reputation for achieving the highest results, for attainment and progress, in Milton Keynes for both KS4 and KS5 and we are very proud of the successes of our students. The behaviour of our students has been described as exemplary. We have a history of achieving exceptional results and destinations for our students. The staff team at Oakgrove is highly dedicated and supportive and we welcome new staff who share our ethos.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early in the event of us receiving a large volume of applications.

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 9am

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement.