Cover Supervisor

Coombe House School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural school in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for 30 hours per week during term time only. The role requires good behaviour management skills, outstanding communication, and flexibility. The successful candidate will supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff and play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates committed to inclusivity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Commitment to transforming the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of classes in the absence of teaching staff.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Flexibility

Outstanding communication skills

Job description

Are you a team player who wants to help our staff and our students?

30 hours per week – Term Time Only plus 2 PD Days

Permanent

Required for Easter 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cover Supervisor to provide supervision of classes in the absence of teaching staff.

The successful candidate will have good behaviour management skills, be flexible, have outstanding communication skills and be committed to playing a part in transforming the lives of our young people.

Idsall School is a heavily oversubscribed 11‑18 rural school with excellent facilities throughout the school. You will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.

We offer a welcoming, friendly, hard‑working and committed team of colleagues who at all levels are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care.

We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).

If you have any other queries please email Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 12th January 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Contact Information

Idsall School
Louise Pinchin
[e-mail]
Coppice Green Lane
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8PD

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).