Cover Supervisor *Maternity Cover

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dudley is seeking a Cover Supervisor for maternity cover. The role involves maintaining high standards in lessons, covering various subjects, and assisting support teams. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a school and possess good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills. The position is term-time only, with a salary range of £19,496 - £20,780.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school.
• Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in maintaining high standards during their absence.
• Cover lessons across all subject areas.
• Assist the Inclusion Hub and Behaviour Welfare teams.

Job description

About Us

Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school. We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We believe in the 5 Core Values of Effort, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Our school culture is caring and positive and ensures that everyone is supported and encouraged. We are very aware that happy staff make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates, and ignites young minds. All our staff benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future.

The Role

The Role — Cover Supervisor for Maternity Cover

Grade 5 (Points 7 – 11)

31.65 hours (8.30am – 3.20pm)

39 weeks of the year (Term Time only plus INSET days)

£19,496 - £20,780 Actual Salary

Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN

Required ASAP, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor to support our established team in maintaining high standards and expectations of our students in the absences of class teachers. This position is to cover Maternity Cover.

The role of Cover Supervisor supports across all subject areas in the school to ensure consistency in lessons and management of student behaviour. The successful candidate will cover lessons on a day-to-day basis dependent on the school’s cover needs each day. When not covering lessons, they will support as necessary by supporting our Inclusion Hub and Behaviour Welfare teams as well as ad hoc administration needs. We are seeking an applicant who wishes to help support across the school as well as ensure Dormston School students get the best possible learning experience.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: Monday 6th October 2025 at midnight

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Otton, Headteacher’s PA if you would like to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion.

Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance and qualification checks.

Skills & Experience

Experience of working in a school.

Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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Attached documents
Cover Supervisor Job Description & Person Specification