Cover Supervisor

Light Hall School; Shirley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shirley is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to guide students and ensure their meaningful progress in the classroom. This permanent role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to support individual students and small groups effectively. You'll lead the classroom in the absence of teachers and maintain accurate records. The position offers a salary of £22,101 - £25,276 per annum with opportunities for additional paid duties and excellent benefits including a gym and healthcare plan.

Benefits

Free on-site staff gym

Subsidised healthcare cash plan

Cyclescheme (tax exempt loans for bicycles)

Pension

Enhanced maternity scheme

Occupational Health services

Life insurance through pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven success in a cover supervisor role or similar.
• Confidence to step in for short-term teacher absence.
• Ability to support individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom and guide students.
• Maintain accurate progress records.
• Support the classroom teacher effectively.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to use IT systems

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Duration : Permanent

Salary : Full time equivalent salary range : £32,597 - £37,280 per annum Actual salary range : £22,101 - £25,276 per annum

Required as soon as possible

Closing date : 9.00am on Monday 8 December 2025.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible).

8.30am – 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a half hour unpaid lunch break

30 hours a week, term time only

Additional paid duties for break time supervision are also available

This is an exciting chance to become a key member of our team.

Our Cover Supervisors play a vital role in shaping the learning and behaviour of our students. In this role, you will take the lead in the classroom, guiding students and keeping them focused to ensure they make meaningful progress with the work set for them.

We are looking for someone with proven success in a similar role, ready to step in with confidence to provide daily cover for short term teacher absence. You will also offer valuable support to individuals and small groups, working closely under the direction of the classroom teacher to help every student shine.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate progress records are essential, as is the confidence to use our IT systems effectively.

• Free on-site staff gym
• Subsidised healthcare cash plan
• Cyclescheme (tax exempt loans for purchase of bicycles up to £1000)
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Occupational Health including a confidential counselling service
• Life insurance through the pension scheme
• Plus lots of onsite parking