Cover Supervisor - Ref: TV20026

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic School in Walsall is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support classes during short-term teacher absences. This 35-hour per week role is term time only and offered as a one-year fixed term appointment.

The successful candidate will typically have GCSEs in English and Maths and a degree (desirable), strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team, with potential teacher training support for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence and ensure students stay on task.
• Follow the work set by the teacher and maintain classroom order.

Education

Degree level qualification (desirable)

GCSE English and Maths (C or above) or equivalent

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic School

Cover Supervisor - 35 hours per week, term time only – one-year fixed term appointment.

NJC SCP5-SCP11 - Salary range £26,427-£29,071 pa (pro rata part time, term time only salary range £21,501 - £23,653 gross pa)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to the post of Cover Supervisor.

St Thomas More Catholic School is secondary school educating children aged 11–18. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, promoting the welfare of its children and young people. It has a strong community ethos and a dedication to academic excellence, supported by a growing sixth form and a good Ofsted rating

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring that students remain on task and follow the work set by the teacher. This role is ideal for a postgraduate considering a career in teaching, as the school is keen to offer support with teacher training for the right candidate.

The successful appointee should possess:

• Degree level qualification (desirable)
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Good communication skills – written and oral
• Ability to use negotiating and persuasive skills
• Team player

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 23rd November 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 30th November 2026

“This school is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people. All its staff and volunteers are expected to share in this commitment and to make every reasonable endeavour to ensure that its recruitment and selection standards are met. A copy of our Child Protection Policy is available on the school website”.