Classroom Cover Supervisor

Novaeducationtrust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a part-time professional to support student supervision during lessons for term-time only in England. The role involves managing student behavior, ensuring a constructive environment, and maintaining attendance records. This position requires effective communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare. Join a vibrant community dedicated to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and manage student behavior effectively.
• Experience with safeguarding practices.
• Strong communication skills to respond to student inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in class in the absence of a teacher.
• Manage student behavior to ensure a constructive environment.
• Record and report attendance at lessons.

Job description

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Contract: Permanent, part time (32.5 hours), term-time only

Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 at 9am

Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026

At The Herewoode Academy we strive as a community to be the very best that we can be, with staff and students embodying our C.A.R.E values.

• Compassion
• Aspire
• Respect
• Engage

At the heart of our learning community is the belief that every child matters and that every child will succeed. Our students develop into successful, happy and confident young people who make a positive contribution to the local community and beyond.

We cherish our staff as our most valuable resource in ensuring all students succeed in their journey through our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop our students’ talents and aspirations. Consequently, we heavily invest in both the professional learning and wellbeing of all our staff.

Your main responsibilities within this role will be:

• Supervising students in class in the absence of a teacher in accordance with the school policy.
• Managing student behavior to ensure a constructive working environment.
• Responding to students about the work that has been set.
• Recording and reporting attendance at lessons in accordance with the school policy.
• Dealing with any immediate safeguarding emergencies according to the schools’ policies and procedures.
• Supervising students when arriving and leaving the school site.
• Supervising students at lunch time on a duty rota.
• When there is no cover, the time will be spent supporting students in lessons, either with individual students or small groups in or out of the classroom or supporting Departments with displays and administration.

If you are interested in joining a vibrant, engaged and supportive community of teaching experts then please do not hesitate to click here to apply for this position or for further details, including the job description.

For further details and an application pack, please see our website www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk or contact Deb Mason, Business Operations Manager [e-mail]

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.