Cover Supervisor (Part Time)

Royal Grammar School Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Complimentary lunch during term time

Company pension with 5% employee and 5

Charitable payroll giving scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Royal Grammar School Guildford is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a permanent 0.6 FTE part-time role starting January 2027. You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and help pupils stay engaged in learning.

The post holder will maintain a positive learning environment, support wellbeing and behaviour, and contribute to the wider life of the school. Hours are 8am–4pm, three days a week during term time, with benefits including private medical cover and a school pension.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the School's Behaviour Policy.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and school events.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Job description

This is a permanent position offered on a 0.6 FTE part time basis from January 2027.

The Cover Supervisor is responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff and ensuring that pupils continue to engage productively in their learning.

The post holder will maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, support pupils' wellbeing and behaviour, and contribute to the wider life of the school. This is a part time, permanent position working 8am to 4pm three days a week during term time.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Effectively deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the School's Behaviour Policy and expectations and to ensure pupils remain engaged and focused on learning tasks, ensuring a safe, calm and productive learning environment at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and school events where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the ethos, values and reputation of RGS Prep School.

In return you will receive:

• £16,173 per annum (actual salary)
• Private medical cover
• Complimentary lunch during term time
• Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
• Charitable payroll giving scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

RGS Guildford announced its plan at the end of last year to become co-educational; girls will be welcomed into the RGS with a phased entry starting in September 2027. Further details are available on our website.