Cover Supervisor with deputy responsibility for Absence & Cover

CENTRAL FOUNDATION GIRLS SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Cover Supervisor. The successful applicant will supervise classes during teacher absences and manage staff absence and cover systems. Candidates must have experience in classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding. The role offers a competitive salary on the Scale 6 pay scale and requires application via an online form.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising classes and leading lessons.
• Ability to maintain order and support students in their work.
• Strong organizational skills for absence and cover management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and lead lessons during teachers' absence.
• Manage systems for staff absence and cover.
• Coordinate day-to-day and long-term cover arrangements.

Job description

Overview

HOURS: 8:00 – 3:50pm during term-time (39 weeks a year). On the occasions that you deputise for the Absence and Cover Officer, the hours will be 6:30am – 2:20pm and this may be on short notice.

Pay

PAY SCALE: Scale 6, Points 18-20 (£33,142 - £34,138 p.a. actual salary) + honorarium

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will directly supervise classes and lead lessons during the short-term absence of teachers. The Cover Supervisor will give instructions for the work as provided by a teacher, with the primary focus of creating a positive learning environment, maintaining order, keeping students on task and supporting them to complete their work.

The other aspect of the role is to deputise for the Absence and Cover Officer. In their absence, you will manage systems and processes for staff absence and cover. You will also have responsibility for arranging and communicating day-to-day and long-term cover, including staff absence management, agency and supply coordination, room allocation and data reporting.

Safeguarding

CFGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Application Process

Application details are available on our website via the button below.

Please complete our online application form, including a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides A4 in size 11 font addressing the job description and person specification.

Closing date

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 6th October 2025.

Interview date

Interview date: Tuesday 14th October 2025.