Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor in Redhill. This temporary position involves supervising lessons during staff absences, ensuring students complete tasks, and managing the classroom. The ideal candidate will be passionate about student welfare and eager to participate in school activities. The role offers flexible working options and a supportive community aimed at fostering career growth. Start date is January 2026, with an actual salary of £21,017.04 for 32.5 hours a week during term time.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
• Keen to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cover supervision for lessons.
• Ensure students complete tasks provided by the teacher.
• Manage the classroom during teacher absence.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for student welfare

Job description

Your opportunity

Merstham Park are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to cover lessons during staff absences. This role will be well suited for candidates who are looking to start their career in teaching, experienced teachers looking for flexibility, or experienced TA/HLTA’s. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at.

You will be providing effective cover supervision for lessons on a regular basis, and providing stability and continuity for students whose lessons are affected by short-term teacher absence. Lesson plans and materials will be provided and your role will include registering the form and class, ensuring that students complete the tasks provided by the teacher and managing the classroom. You will have the opportunity to cover a wide variety of subjects.

About Merstham Park

At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple – igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values‑driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed their potential. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience. As a growing school we are excited and proud of our state‑of‑the‑art facilities which we opened in September 2022. Our brand new home is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first‑class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments. As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for everyone to grow in their roles, whether that is through individual CPD or through additional responsibilities.

What we are looking for

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra‑curricular clubs.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team.

• A growing Multi‑Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils.
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness.
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England.
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity.
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Work‑life and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a staff benefits portal.
• Community and collaboration working model.

The Details

Start date: January 2026
Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) – 32.5hrs per week (term time only)
Pay Scale: GLF Associate Specialist Point 1 – £27,061
Actual Salary: £21,017.04
Closing date: 21 Dec 2025