Cover Supervisor

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Cover Supervisor at Blatchington Mill School in Hove, responsible for supervising students during cover lessons and supporting their educational activities. This term-time only position offers a salary range of £23,251 to £24,817 based on 32.5 hours per week. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to maintain classroom order to encourage effective learning. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise groups of students effectively.
• Experience in delivering cover lessons prepared by teachers.
• Strong communication skills to assist students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students and maintain order.
• Deliver pre-prepared cover lessons.
• Assist students with set activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to maintain order

Job description

• Contract Term Time - Permanent
• Closing Date Apply by 8 January 2026

Location

Blatchington Mill School, Nevill Avenue, Hove

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 32.5
• Closing date 8 January 2026

Job category

• Job category Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

32.5 hrs pw, term-time only
(work 39 weeks/paid 47.36 weeks)
NJC/LGA Scale 5 - SCP 13 - 17
Annual Salary Range £29,064 - £31,022
Actual Annual Salary Range £23,251 to £24,817

Blatchington Mill School wishes to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our skilled and experienced team.

This is an exciting time to join this successful and popular large secondary school.

The cover supervisors are required to work across the school to support teaching and learning and to encourage students to continue to exhibit ‘Brilliant Blatch Behaviour’.

Paid weeks per year:47.36(inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

We seek organized individuals with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to supervise groups of students, delivering cover lessons as prepared by teachers. The successful candidates will be able to maintain good order and keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting students to undertake set activities.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under‑represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

Closing date:Thursday, 8th January 2026 - Midday

Interview date:Week commencing 19th January 2026

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.