Cover Supervisor

East Sussex Council; Battle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their established team. The role involves supervising classes during teacher absence, delivering lessons, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This part-time position requires flexibility and the ability to manage a classroom effectively. The role is well-suited for individuals interested in a future teaching career and offers supportive colleagues and benefits such as pension entry and access to facilities.

Benefits

Entry into the LGPS pension scheme

Access to Battle Sports Centre

On-site nursery with staff discount

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence.
• Deliver lesson instructions as provided.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Flexible and supportive team player

Resilient and calm under pressure

Collaborative and willing to assist

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our established cover team. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during teacher absence, deliver lesson instructions as provided, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task. This role would be well suited to individuals considering a future career in teaching.

Details

Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years\' continuous service). As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Working Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday - Friday, term time only. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Claverham Community College, North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HT
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.claverham.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Responsibilities

Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, deliver lesson instructions as provided, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.

Qualifications and attributes

• Flexible and supportive team player
• Resilient, calm, and professional with the ability to manage situations effectively under pressure
• Willing to assist colleagues as needed

Benefits

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Entry into the LGPS pension scheme
• Access to Battle Sports Centre
• An on-site nursery (ages 3 months-5 years) with staff discount

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

About us and safeguarding

Additional information: This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For more information go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and should follow the school\'s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.