Cover Supervisor

Chertsey High School; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support the teaching team. This role involves supervising students and collaborating with teachers to ensure effective learning. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Come be part of a diverse and inclusive community that is dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils.
• Evidence of effective continuous professional development.
• Ability to supervise classes and maintain appropriate behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the responsible Teacher.
• Supervise classes and take attendance as required.
• Give clear instructions based on the lesson provided by the teacher.

Skills

Awareness of safeguarding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Teachers Main (Fringe - Surrey) M1 - M6, Unqualified pay scale

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team at Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Chertsey High School

Chertsey High School is a truly inclusive and diverse community where every child is at the heart of our mission. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of knowledge, determination, and love, we are committed to providing the best education and support for each student.

Established in 2017, our school prioritises respect, high standards, and discipline and our rich curriculum also fosters a wide range of passions and talents.

We aim to develop students with strong moral values, curiosity, resilience, and respect. Our teaching and learning approach, based on the principle of RISE (Responsive, Inclusive, Scaffolded, Engaging), ensures that all students become life-long learners.

Details

Contract: Termtime, Permanent

Start Date: March2026

Salary: Teachers Main (Fringe - Surrey) M1 - M6, Unqualified pay scale

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Supervising classes and taking class registers as required and ensuring appropriate behaviour in line with our behaviour policy for learning objectives to be met
• Give clear instructions for the lesson provided by the teacher ensuring that learning outcomes are achieved

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 23rd February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Chertsey Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2EP

School type

Job Posted

21/01/2026

Role

Subject

Employment type

Support staff term time

23/02/2026

March 2026

Job reference

Cover/012026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Cover/012026.