Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Optalis; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Staff wellbeing

Gym on-site

Wellbeing services

Social events

Long service recognition

Job summary

Furze Platt Senior School in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences, supporting students in KS3 and KS4. You will present work set by the teacher, help students stay on task and may lead discussions or group activities.

Training on Behaviour for Learning is provided and the role requires a proactive, compassionate approach. We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, adaptable and committed to supporting young people.
• Strong communication with students and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn school policies and Behaviou r for Learning.
• Able to work as part of a team and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences in KS3 and KS4.
• Instruct students on work set by the teacher and help them stay on task.
• Lead class discussions, organise group work or supervise PE/Drama activities.
• Familiarise yourself with school policies, including Behaviour for Learning.
• Use a laptop for lesson delivery and record-keeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

Laptop literacy

Job description

Job profile for Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Maidenhead 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £22,102.00 - £23,558.00 Annually (FTE)depending on experience. Pay award pending. Basis Variable Job category/type Schools Date posted 28/09/2026 Job reference REQ02699 Attachments Person Specification.docx Headteacher letter.pdf Cover Supervisor .pdf

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?

Furze Platt Senior School is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable individual to join our dedicated Cover Supervisor team. You will be supervising classes during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher working in a classroom environment alongside students at Key Stage 3 and 4. Your main responsibility would be to instruct students about the work set by the teacher and assisting them to stay on task and complete the work set to the best of their ability. The provision of cover will be varied: you might introduce the work by talking through a Power Point, showing video clips, or reading through texts with students. You may be asked to lead a class discussion, organise group work or supervise PE and Drama activities. You would also learn about school policies and how they are implemented including the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.

About Furze Platt

Furze Platt is a highly successful, mixed comprehensive school serving the children and young people of Maidenhead. With around 1,500 students, we are an ambitious, high-achieving and fully inclusive school where every student is encouraged and supported to achieve their best.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people. You will be a team player who can communicate sensitively and confidently with students and colleagues. You will also be able to use your own initiative and have strong organisational and time-management skills. Confidence using a laptop as well as good organisational skills are important for this role. We are welcoming full-time and part-time applications. Working hours starting at 8.30am and finishing at 3.30pm (including half hour unpaid break), term time only plus two INSET days. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours.

In addition, if you are a graduate with an interest in a career working with young people in education and you would like this opportunity to gain some experience working in a classroom environment before considering teacher training, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For further information about teacher training please refer to www.teachmaidenhead.co.uk

Why join Furze Platt?

We want our staff to feel valued, supported and part of our school community. As part of the Furze Platt team, you will benefit from:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A strong commitment to staff physical and mental wellbeing.
• Discounted membership of our fully equipped, well-maintained on-site gym.
• Access to a wellbeing benefit offering video and phone GP consultations, counselling support, physiotherapy and much more - all designed to help support your health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to get involved in our wider staff community, including social events, after-school sports and our Furze Platt fantasy football league.
• Recognition of long service and a culture that values staff contribution.

Make a difference with us

If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people, have a genuine interest in autism and SEND, and would like to be part of a welcoming and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026.

Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Furze Platt Senior School

Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ
01628625308
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http://www.furzeplatt.com