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Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing

Professional Development

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in the East Midlands. The role focuses on supervising classes during short-term teacher absences and delivering pre-prepared lessons across KS3–KS4 to maintain learning continuity.

The ideal candidate will have good educational attainment (degree level preferred), strong behaviour management, and a proactive, organised approach with a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
• Ability to manage behaviour firmly and fairly with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of the Class Teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Ensure continuity of learning and adherence to school policies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Contract: Term-time plus INSET days (full or part working week considered; fixed term until July 2027 in the first instance)

Tired of the same old routine? Want a role that's dynamic, rewarding, and school hours friendly? Do you want to use your skills to make a direct impact on the education and future of young people? If so, our client has an exciting opportunity for you to join their supportive and friendly support staff team.

About the Role

Are you a confident, adaptable individual looking for a fulfilling role within a secondary school which has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, most recently being ranked among the top 10 schools in the East Midlands by the Sunday Times Parent Power guide? The school is seeking a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor to provide essential support to their teaching staff and ensure continuity of learning for their students.

Your primary responsibility will be to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the Class Teacher, ensuring that students remain on task and behaviour is managed in line with their policies. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons across a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.

About You

• A good standard of education, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working with young people is highly desirable.
• The ability to manage behaviour firmly and fairly, with confidence and authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the resilience to adapt to different classroom situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Our Client:

• The opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a school setting, ideal for aspiring Teachers.
• Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.
• Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within their supportive academy.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
• Wellbeing: They value their staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
• The school motto: 'Integrity. Tenacity. Service.' is at the core of school life.
• School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years' service at the school at the time of application, are included in their admissions criteria.

The reward for working at our client is more than financial.

If you are interested in contributing to the future of one of the East Midlands' leading schools, our client looks forward to hearing from.

Salary will be paid at National Joint Council point 12 (£28,598) per annum, pro rata. Example of term-time plus INSET days pro-rated salary, working for 35 hours per week, from 8:30am until 4:00pm: NJC Point 12 £22,932.

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday, 28 September 2026.

They encourage applicants to apply early as they reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.

Our client's commitment to safeguarding: Their school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students, and they expect all their staff to share this commitment. They adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions are considered “protected”. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice Website and on the websites of charities NACRO and UNLOCK.

Our client's commitment to equality and diversity: As a school they are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals they all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why they treat all of their people equally, without compromise. They are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout their recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.