Cover Supervisor - KS2 - KS4

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

Job summary

Hallfield School in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is seeking a calm, adaptable Cover Supervisor to support pupils from Year 3 to Year 11. You will deliver lessons planned by subject specialists and form teachers, maintaining learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

The role is permanent, term-time only (35 weeks plus INSET days) with a 40-hour week from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. A degree is required; HLTA or QTS would be advantageous and safeguarding responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree qualified

HLTA qualification

QTS

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.

Application details:

For detailed information about the school and role as well as staff benefits, please refer to the Candidate Pack.

Visits to the school prior to the closing date are warmly encouraged. Please contact (url removed)

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

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th November 2026

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

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.