Cover Supervisor

Blatchington Mill School; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular secondary school in Portslade by Sea is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their team. The role involves supporting teaching and learning, maintaining order, and assisting students during lessons. Ideal candidates will be organised and enthusiastic. The position is term-time only, working 39 weeks with a competitive annual salary range of £29,064 - £31,022.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise groups of students effectively.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Ability to deliver cover lessons prepared by teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Encourage students to exhibit positive behaviors.
• Assist students with set activities during lessons.

Skills

Organisational skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Ability to maintain good order

Student engagement

Job description

Cover Supervisor (Permanent), 32.5 hrs pw, term-time only (work 39 weeks/paid 47.36 weeks), NJC/LGA Scale 5 - SCP 13 - 17, Annual Salary Range £29,064 - £31,022, Actual Annual Salary Range £23,251 to £24,817.

Start ASAP. Blatchington Mill School wishes to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our skilled and experienced team. This is an exciting time to join this successful and popular large secondary school.

Job Responsibilities

The cover supervisors are required to work across the school to support teaching and learning and to encourage students to continue to exhibit ‘Brilliant Blatch Behaviour’. We seek organised individuals with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to supervise groups of students, delivering cover lessons as prepared by teachers. The successful candidates will be able to maintain good order and keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting students to undertake set activities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role and would like to be part of our team, please access the school website for further details and an application form: https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/cover-supervisor-permanent/. Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025 - 12 Noon. Interview date: Week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025. Please return completed applications via email to [e-mail] addressed to Amanda Brasington, PA to the Headteacher.

Safeguarding Commitment

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.

(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply)