Cover Supervisor

The King Edmund School; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Onsite gym

Swimming pool

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Rochford seeks a motivated Cover Supervisor to join a busy secondary school. You will supervise classes during short-term absences, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure that learning continues with minimal disruption.

The role offers varied duties across subjects and year groups, with a focus on engaging students, supporting teachers and promoting good behaviour. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour calmly and fairly.
• Organised, adaptable and able to use initiative.
• Ability to follow lesson instructions and ensure work is completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and ensure learning continues with minimal disruption.
• Promote good behaviour and engagement across lessons.
• Work across different subjects and year groups and build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Organised

Adaptable

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Contract type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time only plus September INSET day.

Mon-Fri 07:30-14:30 with 2 x 20 min unpaid breaks (31.67 hours per week, 42.8 weeks per year)

Closing date: Midday on Friday 30 th October 2026.
Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Do you have the confidence, enthusiasm and communication skills to engage students and help them achieve their best?

The King Edmund School is looking to appoint a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team and play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across our secondary school.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task with the work set by their teachers. You will help maintain a positive learning environment, promote good behaviour and ensure that learning continues with minimal disruption.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across different subjects and year groups, build positive relationships with students and gain valuable experience in a busy secondary school environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and motivate young people.
• Can manage classroom behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to use their initiative.
• Can follow lesson instructions and ensure students complete the work provided.
• Has a positive, professional approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Works well as part of a team and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. You will be joining a supportive and committed team and will play a valuable part in ensuring our students are able to complete their examinations in a calm, fair and positive environment. If you are dependable, conscientious and enjoy working with young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Type

Permanent, Part-Time

Closing Date

Midday on Friday 30th October 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Job Reference

KESCS1026

Location

SS4 1TL