Cover Supervisor at Deer Park School

Deer Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programs

Career progression

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Public-sector pension

Job summary

Deer Park School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support learning during absence of teachers in a new state-of-the-art secondary setting. The role runs 32.60 hours per week across two days and three days, term-time only, with training provided and opportunities to lead extra-curricular activities.

The position offers a route into teaching and professional development within the RAISE Education Trust, including strong CPD support, career progression opportunities and a staff-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in a school setting is beneficial.
• Ability to lead extra-curricular clubs and participate in staff meetings.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during absence of the regular class teacher and set the work provided.
• Monitor and manage behaviour and keep students on task; deliver lively, engaging lessons from existing plans.
• Provide classroom and technical support, exam invigilation and general admin tasks as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Team collaboration

Job description

About this Role

Cover Supervisor - 32.60 hours per week, two days 8.15am to 3.10pm and threedays of 8.15am to 4.10pm, days to be agreed, term time only (38 weeks). Grade D, Step 1 - Actual Annual Salary of £21,199.24(which is the equivalent of a full-time salary of £28,696).

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust istrialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week Octoberhalf term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

Deer Park School is anew, state of the art, seven-form secondary school which opened in September2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Yr7, 8, 9,10 & 11. We are part of the RAISEEducation Trust, which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, WildernSecondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1,050 when full.

As we embarkon our next phase of growth, we are seeking to appoint new members to our teamto support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptionaleducational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition,excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

The Cover Supervisorrole offers the successful candidates the perfect opportunity to becomeinvolved in the learning of young people. This can be a career in itself, orserve as a springboard to a teaching career or other work with young people inthe future. We support our cover supervisors' specialisms about which they arepassionate, whilst also providing breadth of experience. The ability to work asa team and learn new skills is more important than previous experience, andfull training will be provided.

This would be an idealopportunity for a candidate looking to move into teaching. Three days a week,the candidate would be involved in leading extra-curricular clubs and attendingstaff meetings to further support their professional development.

Duties includesupporting a mixture of classes during the absence of the regular classteacher, setting the work provided, monitoring/managing behaviour and keepingstudents on task as well as supporting teachers in the classroom. You will havehigh standards of expectations, deliver lively and engaging lessons fromexisting plans, and support students by responding to questions. Although youwill not be teaching, ensuring the students stay on task is most important, sogood classroom management is essential. In quieter times, you may also beexpected to provide classroom and technic support, exam invigilation andgeneral admin support including working with the Senior Administrative Officerin organising pre planned cover timetables.

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensiveinduction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuousprofessional learning, development and improvement.
• Theopportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Benefits of working for our Trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff arevalued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Developmentwith high quality CPD programs.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academicyear - a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providingstaff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme throughsalary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern LeisureCentre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment in one of the UK's largest publicsector pension schemes.

Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 17th September 2026.

RAISEEducation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practicesreflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject toDisclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employmentchecks.