Term-Time Cover Supervisor — Support & Inspire Learners

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

Two week October half term

CPD opportunities

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Thames Park Secondary School in Grays is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to support cover within the school. The role operates 37 hours per week during term-time plus inset days, with start date 2nd November 2026 and a permanent part-time contract.

The successful candidate will supervise classes, deliver cover work, provide progress feedback to teachers, manage emergencies, and carry out admin tasks when not covering a class.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes and supporting pupils
• Delivering cover work set by the class teacher
• Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on pupils' progress
• Dealing with immediate problems or emergencies per school policies
• Collecting completed work and returning to teachers
• Support teachers with administrative tasks when not covering a class
• Act as role model and adhere to behaviour policy

Skills

Support pupils with learning, emotions

Excellent written skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Job description

Thames Park Secondary School in Grays is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to support cover within the school. The role operates 37 hours per week during term-time plus inset days, with start date 2nd November 2026 and a permanent part-time contract.

The successful candidate will supervise classes, deliver cover work, provide progress feedback to teachers, manage emergencies, and carry out admin tasks when not covering a class.