Cover Supervisor

Hampton Academies Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Gardens School in Peterborough is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to maintain continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will supervise classes, support students, and contribute to the smooth running of the school day.

The role requires strong communication, confidence with groups of students, and a proactive approach. 32.5 hours per week during term time, with attendance at mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage groups of students.
• Willingness to undertake first aid and CPD training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence and follow pre-set work.
• Support individual students and small groups to access learning.
• Record attendance and behaviour using Bromcom.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement and progress.
• Invigilate exams and assist with resource preparation.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

Following an internal promotion, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join the team at Hampton Gardens School. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absence. You'll supervise classes across the curriculum, support individual students and small groups, and contribute to the smooth running of the school day. As Cover Supervisor, you'll deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour, and provide feedback to teaching staff. You'll also support departments with resource preparation and assist with exam invigilation. This role requires excellent communication skills, confidence in managing groups of students, and a proactive, flexible approach. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising classes during short-term teacher absence, following pre-set work.
• Supporting students to access learning and stay on task.
• Liaising with teaching staff and using available information to meet individual student needs.
• Contributing to behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Recording attendance and behaviour information on Bromcom.
• Providing feedback to teachers on student engagement and progress.
• Supporting individual students and small groups with intervention activities.
• Assisting departments with resource preparation and administrative tasks.
• Invigilating exams as required.
• Participating in staff training, meetings, and school events.
• Experienced in working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and gaining student respect.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and ICT skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Willing to undertake First Aid training and other relevant CPD.
• Positive, flexible, and enthusiastic about supporting students.
• 32.5 hours per week, term time only + attendance at statutory training
• 8.15am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break.

There may be an opportunity to undertake a paid Midday Supervision position alongside this role. If so, start and finish times may be adjusted accordingly and would be agreed in discussion with the successful candidate., (Grade 7)

• Full-time salary (52 weeks / 37 hours) From: £29,541 to £33,119.
• Actual salary (190 days / 32.5hours) From: £21,651 to £24,273.