Cover Supervisor

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,791 - 24,841; Full time

Job summary

Kinver High School in Dudley, West Midlands, invites applications for a permanent Cover Supervisor. This 33.5‑hour week role (39 weeks per year) sits in Grade 5, SCP 7–11, with an annual salary of £22,791–£24,841 (pay award pending) and an attractive progression path.

You will supervise classes, support teaching staff, promote safeguarding, complete DBS checks, and contribute to school development across the Invictus Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Proven ability as an outstanding classroom practitioner with a student-centred approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete required checks (DBS).
• Ability to work with diverse cohorts and promote equal opportunities.
• Willingness to participate in local and Trust-wide professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and support teaching staff in delivering lessons as required.
• Support students to achieve positive learning outcomes and engage with school life.
• Contribute to ongoing school development and improvement in collaboration with the Trust and national initiatives.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of students in line with school policy.
• Engage in school CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the school positively to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment.

Skills

Student-centred approach

Safeguarding

Diversity & inclusion

Professional development

Job description

Overview

Invictus Education Trust invites applications for the position of Cover Supervisor at Kinver High School, Dudley, West Midlands. This is a permanent role with an immediate start where applicable.

Position details

Grade 5, SCP 7-11
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 33.5 per week
Weeks per year: 39
Annual salary: £22,791–£24,841 (pay award pending)
Actual annual salary: £20,019–£21,819 (pay award pending)

About Us

Kinver High School is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. We are part of the Invictus Education Trust, comprising six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students.

Role purpose

We are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Cover Supervisor who shares our student-centred values and will be an engaging, proactive member of staff dedicated to lifelong learning. The successful candidate will help ensure that every student, regardless of starting point, can achieve success, enjoy school, and participate in wider school life.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and support teaching staff in delivering lessons as required.
• Support students to achieve positive learning outcomes and engage with school life.
• Contribute to ongoing school development and improvement in collaboration with the Trust and national initiatives.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of students in line with school policy.
• Engage in school CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the school positively to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven ability as an outstanding classroom practitioner with a student-centred approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to complete required checks (including enhanced DBS).
• Ability to work with diverse cohorts and promote equal opportunities (Equality Act 2010).
• Willingness to participate in local and Trust-wide professional development.

Safeguarding and recruitment information

This role involves regulated activity with children and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks, including identity, online, and qualification verification. All required checks will be undertaken in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and comply with safeguarding policies.

Closing date: Monday 7 September 2026 at 09:00. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Interviews date to be confirmed.

For further details, please contact Tyler Brooks, HR Support Officer, at [e-mail].