Cover Supervisor (1 year Temporary Contract)

Sir Harry Smith Community College; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Harry Smith Community College is seeking a Cover supervisor to support learning during short-term teacher absence. You will supervise students in class, keep them on task with set work, and manage behaviour to maintain a productive and respectful environment.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:20am to 3:10pm during term time, with a 40-minute lunch break. This is a one-year temporary contract reporting to the Cover Manager. Applications close 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising students in classroom settings.
• Ability to manage behaviour and keep students on task.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during teacher absences.
• Ensure students complete set work.
• Maintain a productive, respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Patience

Flexibility

Confidence

Job description

This role requires the successful applicant to supervise students in the classroom during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher, ensuring that students remain on task with the work that they have been set and to manage their behaviour whilst they undertake this work ensuring a productive and supportive environment. The role requires candidates to be flexible, patient and confident. You will report into the Cover Manager for the school.

The role will be Monday to Friday, 8.20am to 3.10pm with a 40 minute lunch break during the day.
Term time only, 1 year temporary contract.

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy with over 1,000 students on roll, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs E Dolby, Cover Manager on 01733 703991 or via email [e-mail]

Application deadline is 9.00am Monday 9th November 2026. (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.