Cover Supervisor (with an interest in PE)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised PD Programme

Staff Welfare Support

Paid lunchtime duties

Free onsite parking & daily staff ref

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity Support Scheme

Tax free Childcare Vouchers

Engagement in Tech Scheme

Job summary

Testwood School invites applications for a part-time cover supervisor for 39 weeks of term time starting November 2026. The role involves supervising classes under teacher direction and ensuring set work is completed to a high standard.

A PE interest is welcomed, with other subjects covered too, ideal for someone considering teacher training. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Ability to explain instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers, under a teacher's direction.
• Ensure all set work is completed to a high standard.
• Liaise between the school office, class teachers and students.
• Cover subjects other than PE as well as PE.

Skills

Good communication

Explain instructions clearly

Organised and flexible

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Testwood School needs a part-time cover supervisor for 39 weeks of term time from November 2026, covering short-term absences of class teachers. The work is supervising whole classes under a teacher's direction and making sure set work is done to a high standard. A PE interest is wanted, but other subjects are covered too, and the post suits someone considering teacher training. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates need the right to work in the UK and must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of class teachers, under a teacher's direction
• Ensure all set work is completed to a high standard
• Liaise between the school office, class teachers and students
• Cover subjects other than PE as well as PE

Qualifications

• GCSE level English and Maths

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Ability to explain instructions clearly
• Confident, flexible and well organised approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Able to work on own initiative
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Specialist interest in PE

What’s offered

• Personalised Professional Development Programme
• Dedicated Staff Welfare Support
• Additional paid lunchtime duties for all staff
• Free onsite parking and daily staff refreshments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity Support Scheme
• Tax free Childcare Vouchers
• Engagement in Tech Scheme