Cover Supervisor – KS2 – KS4

Hallfield School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallfield School in Edgbaston, Birmingham is seeking a calm, adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our teaching team, supporting pupils from Year 3 to Year 11 and delivering consistent cover in the absence of teachers. This permanent, term-time role is 40 hours per week (8:00am–4:30pm with a break).

Salary ranges from £23,647 to £27,572 per annum, inclusive of holiday pay, and is dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be degree qualified with relevant experience working with children.
• Experience in both primary and secondary settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes when teachers are absent and delivering lessons planned by subject specialists and form teachers.
• Helping pupils stay focused, maintain good order and ensure consistent learning.
• Providing support with break and lunch duties, marking as directed, and providing clear handovers to other teachers.
• Supporting elsewhere in the school when teaching is not required, including as an additional adult in science, sports or practical lessons.

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor - KS2 - KS4 | Hallfield School | Edgbaston, Birmingham

Immediate Start

Permanent, Term time only (35 weeks, plus all INSET days)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:30pm (with an unpaid break), Monday - Friday

Actual Salary: £23,647 - £27,572 per annum, depending on skills and experience. This salary is inclusive of holiday pay.

Hallfield School is seeking a calm, adaptable and capable Cover Supervisor to join our teaching staff, working with pupils from Year 3 to Year 11, providing professional and consistent cover in the event of teacher absence, maintaining the children's learning in the absence of their regular teacher.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with strong communication and behaviour management skills. Applicants must be degree qualified with relevant experience, working with children (ideally within both primary and secondary settings). A Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or Qualified Teacher Status would be advantageous.

Sound judgement and a commitment to Hallfield School's ethos and safeguarding responsibilities are essential and will be assessed at interview stage.

The role will suit someone who is highly organised, adaptable and passionate about enthusing and challenging bright children to achieve their full potential across a range of subjects.

Duties will include:

• Supervising classes when teachers are absent and delivering lessons planned by subject specialists and form teachers.
• Helping pupils stay focused, maintain good order and ensure consistent learning.
• Providing support with break and lunch duties, marking as directed, and providing clear handovers to other teachers.
• Supporting elsewhere in the school, when teaching is not required, including as an additional adult in science, sports or practical lessons.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children.

These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school's Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies

Closing Date: Monday 26th October (10am) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th November 2026

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships