Lesson Cover Supervisor - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckingham School in Buckingham is seeking a Lesson Cover Supervisor to provide effective supervision of classes during periods of teacher absence. You will help keep students focused, respond to questions and ensure they stay on task.

The role offers a permanent, full-time post for term-time hours, with Bucks Pay Range 3 £29,114 to £31,230 FTE or actual salary £21,687 to £23,263. Applicants should hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent) and be confident using

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Confident and competent in using day-to-day ICT.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision of classes during periods of teacher absence.
• Keep students focused, respond to questions, and stay on task.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Engaging learners

ICT competence

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade C or above

Tools

ICT

Job description

Lesson Cover Supervisor - The Buckingham School

Location: Buckingham

You will provide effective supervision of classes during periods of teacher absence, ensuring students remain focused, respond to questions and stay on task.

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 3 £29,114 to £31,230 FTE; Actual Salary £21,687 to £23,263
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Term time only
Closing date: 02/10/2026
Interview date: TBC

About us

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work.

Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse different types of learners and to work productively as part of a diverse and committed team.
All applicants must be qualified in GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent and be confident and competent in using day to day ICT.

In return we will offer you:

• A professional and supportive team
• A personalised approach to Professional Development
• A role in a school that offers exciting variety and professionalism
• Students with positive attitudes and a willingness to succeed
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.