Cover Supervisor

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to cover classes across all subject areas for ages 11–16. The role is ideal for graduates or teaching assistants looking to gain secondary school experience and progress in their careers.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic school environment, demonstrate strong classroom management, and be able to work flexibly across curriculum areas.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar secondary school role.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with young people.
• Flexibility to supervise across various subject areas and age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Explain and supervise the work that has been set whilst covering for absent teachers
• Manage the behaviour of pupils and maintain a constructive working environment
• Respond to pupils' questions and deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to school's policies and procedures
• Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Report back using school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during lessons, and any issues arising
• Assist with the work of the pastoral support team when cover is not needed

Skills

Cover supervision

Communication skills

Engage with pupils

Job description

Cover Supervisor

The Governors of this popular, co-educational 11-16 school wish to appoint an experienced Cover Supervisor to cover classes in all subject areas throughout the age and ability range.

This would be a good opportunity for graduates or teaching assistants who are looking to gain experience in a secondary school to progress their career.

The successful applicant will:

1. have a desire to shape the lives of young people by providing a consistent standard of education;
2. be flexible enough to supervise children in a varied number of curriculum areas;
3. have good communication skills with the ability to connect and engage young people;
4. be able to respond quickly in a pressured situation.

In return we will offer you:

1. A friendly, committed and hard-working staff and supportive parents and families.
2. A strong and cohesive senior leadership team.
3. A positive student voice and improving Key Stage 4 cohort.
4. A CMAT who are supportive of teacher development offering a wide and varied range of CPD opportunities.
5. A supportive, active and dedicated Local Governing Board.
6. A supportive education community within the Liverpool Archdiocese.
7. An extensive range of employee benefits through VIVUP.

Typical duties will include:

1. explain and supervise the work that has been set whilst covering for absent teachers;
2. manage the behaviour of pupils & maintain a constructive working environment;
3. respond to pupils' questions and deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to school's policies and procedures;
4. collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher;
5. report back using school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during lessons, and any issues arising;
6. assist with the work of the pastoral support team when cover is not needed.

The position is for 30 hours per week Monday to Friday term time plus five training days.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Closing date for applications is 9th November 2026 at noon.