Cover Supervisor - Oasis Academy Sholing

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Sholing is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to provide short-term cover for teacher absence during term time. The role focuses on maintaining order, supporting students and helping them stay engaged in learning.

You will work within a supportive team, contributing to a positive learning environment while adapting to the needs of pupils across age groups. Hours run from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM with a half-hour lunch break; flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Supervise classes, individuals or groups in absence of a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes, individuals, or groups of students in absence of a teacher, maintaining good order and keeping students on task.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Salary: OCL Scale 4 SCP 7-11 (FTE - £27,274 - £29,071) Term time only – 8.15AM – 15:15PM (with half hour lunch break) Flexible Working Arrangement Considered Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026 Interview Held - Tuesday 10th November 2026

Our school and community need you to provide short term cover for teacher absence. An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing. We are recruiting for a friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking Cover Supervisor to assist with covering the short-term absence of teachers. You will supervise whole classes, individuals, or groups of students in absence of a teacher, maintaining good order and keeping students on task. You must enjoy working with young people, have huge amounts of resilience and determination and welcome the challenge of helping them to learn and succeed.

When you join the Sholing family you will be working with a great team of staff who believe all students deserve our full support to achieve their very best. We have a strong programme of staff development and opportunities to work with a wide variety of professionals in the academy, local community, and wider Trust.

Our offer to you

When you join the Sholing family there are several offers you'll receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally
• Defined benefit pension scheme (inc. life cover, lower tax, set rate 1/49 and ill health cover)
• Access to a Trust-wide health scheme including dental care , free eye checks
• A welcoming environment with colleagues who care
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• The opportunity to work with a variety of professionals in the academy

Application Procedure

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment check in line with KCSIE 2026, including enhanced DBS checks