Cover Supervisor

Catholic Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Private healthcare option

On-site gym

Low-cost lettings

Nearby nursery

Long-term career opportunities

Access to NPQ qualifications

Easy access to Southampton city centre

Creative and motivated department

Supportive environment

Job summary

St George Catholic College in Southampton is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons in the absence of regular teachers, ensuring students stay engaged and complete set work. The role offers permanent employment with full-time or part-time hours and a 32.5-hour week.

Experience with classroom management and the ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups is valuable. Catholic ethos emphasized, but no Catholic requirement to apply.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervising students during lessons to ensure they remain on task and follow school policies.
• Delivering Set Work: Distributing and delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and resources.
• Supporting Learning: Answering students' questions and encouraging participation.
• Monitoring behaviour: Addressing and escalating issues as needed.
• Flexibility: Covering various subjects and year groups as required.

Job description

Required from: December 2026 or later if preferable.

Location: Southampton

Salary:£29,742 – £32,046 (FTE), £22,457 – £24,197 (Actual)

Hours:32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.15am-3.15pm. (Part-time hours will be considered.)

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. A Cover Supervisor covers lessons in the absence of their regular teacher, due to absence, sickness or trips, ensuring that students remain engaged and follow the work set for them. If you are looking to get into teaching, become a teacher in the future or pursue a career in education this is an ideal post to start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Management: Supervising students during lessons to ensure they remain on task, meet the school's high expectations and adhere to the school's behaviour policies.
• Delivering Set Work: Distributing and delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and resources provided by the teacher.
• Supporting Learning: Answering students' questions about the work and encouraging participation.
• Monitoring behaviour: Addressing and managing any inappropriate behaviour and escalating issues to other staff when necessary.
• Flexibility: Covering a variety of subjects and year groups as needed, as well as any other activities that need staffing.

This role requires effective organisational, communication, and classroom management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to different situations and build positive relationships with students. It would suit a person thinking about a career in teaching or building a career in the support mechanism for students within the College, or, someone who has previously had experience in education. You will need to have a personal and professional interest in the education and development of students. If you think you are suitable for the post, we would really like to hear from you. We promote a positive Catholic ethos but there no requirement to be Catholic to apply.

St George Catholic College is graded Outstanding in all areas by OFSTED. It is an oversubscribed school, with a proven track record of continued success, currently ranked in the top 500 schools nationally for progress. It is a college in which we have a commitment to knowing every student and ensuring they fulfil their potential. We see ourselves as a family who are determined to get the best out of each other.

Our OFSTED report stated that "This is a truly inclusive and welcoming school. The school's ASPIRE values are understood and treasured by the whole community. Leaders have established a highly aspirational culture where pupils want to work hard and achieve well. Pupils are supported to do their best by teachers who they share warm and respectful relationships with."

RECRUITMENT: Benefits of working here

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Optional private healthcare
• Free on-site gym
• Reduced rate for Lettings
• Nursery less than five minutes' drive away
• Long-term career opportunities
• Access to nationally accredited qualifications, including NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH
• Easy access to Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, the M27 and the M3
• An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and motivated department
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications which meet the criteria.

St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.