Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Witham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Witham is seeking a part-time Cover Supervisor to provide continuity in learning during teacher absences. Responsibilities include supervising students across various subjects, ensuring engagement, and supporting their learning process. Candidates should be reliable and committed. Immediate start, fixed term until May 2026. This role includes professional development opportunities and generous benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to manage student behavior and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support students' learning.

Skills

Reliability

Commitment

Classroom management

Engagement techniques

Job description

Overview

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Lift New Rickstones is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the school has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The school is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.

Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the school is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.

Position details

Part Time, Fixed term until May 2026

31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Immediate start

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: TBC

Closing date : 22nd February 2026

Role

We are looking for a reliable and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team. This is a key role within the school providing continuity of learning during both planned and unplanned teacher absences. As a trusted member of the team you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared work, maintaining a calm and focused learning environment, supporting students to remain engaged and on task. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff, contributing positively to students' learning, behaviour and wellbeing.

Contact for informal discussion

If this advert, our website and the job description sound of interest to you, Hannah Gracie, our Assistant Principal welcomes you to contact them for an informal discussion about the position at [e-mail]

Information about Lift Schools

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the school

Lift New Rickstones, located in Witham, Essex, is a vibrant secondary school with a thriving sixth form. We are proud to be part of Lift Schools, a family of 57 schools united by the mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

At Lift New Rickstones, we prepare students for an ever changing world by equipping them with the skills, resilience, and ambition to embrace future opportunities. We believe that who you become is just as important as what you achieve, and our goal is to ensure every young person is supported, challenged, and inspired to thrive both academically and personally.Our values underpin everything we do:

-Ambition – the drive to learn, improve, and succeed.-Character – confidence, resilience, kindness, and integrity.-Opportunity – experiences that broaden horizons and open new paths.

We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum from Year 7 through to Year 13, delivered through high-quality teaching and exceptional pastoral care. Beyond the classroom, our students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including sport, the arts, leadership programmes, and trips that create lasting memories and broaden perspectives.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with parents, the local community, and further education providers, which help us ensure our students leave Lift New Rickstones prepared, confident, and proud of who they are. Everything we do is designed to make sure our students are safe, happy, and ready to succeed in the 21st century.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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