Cover Supervisor G6 - Emmanuel Middle School

Dorset Council UK; Verwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Emmanuel Middle School is seeking a cover supervisor to supervise and support pupils during short-term or unforeseen teacher absences. The role requires enthusiasm, teamwork, and a commitment to high teaching and learning standards within the school’s ethos.

The post is part-time, 30 hours per week, for 39 weeks per year, with permanency and a start date around 18-Oct-2026. Training and progression towards teacher training are offered.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated, able to work as part of a team.
• Qualified to a degree level (or equivalent) and aiming to teach.
• Willing to undertake training and teacher training within 2–3 years.
• Capable of engaging pupils and supporting learning in line with school policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during short-term or unforeseen absences.
• Support learning activities and maintain a constructive learning environment.
• Manage behaviour to support learning in line with school policies.
• Work as part of a team to promote high expectations in teaching and learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Motivation for teaching

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Emmanuel Middle School are looking to appoint a cover supervisor to supervise and support pupils in learning activities during short-term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher, across the school.

We seek to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, well-motivated and can work as part of a team. Applicants should be committed to the promotion of high expectations in teaching and learning, behaviour and be willing to support the Christian ethos of the school. The successful candidate should have the necessary skills to be able to take charge of a sole group or class of children, engaging and supporting them in their learning and managing their behaviour to ensure a constructive learning environment in line with the school’s policies. Ideally, we would be looking for someone qualified to a degree level (or equivalent) and who is looking towards teaching as a career. We will provide relevant training and experience to enable the successful candidate to successfully begin teacher training within 2 - 3 years which makes this an incredibly exciting opportunity.

Actual Salary £18,724 - £19,635 per annum (Grade 6)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 30 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 18-Oct-2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

Interviews will take place on 30th September 2026.

If you have any further questions, please contact Sam Askam on 01202 828100 or by emailing [e-mail]

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.