Cover Supervisor

Novaeducationtrust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the East Midlands is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to help manage and support students' learning in the absence of teachers. The position requires overseeing classes, assisting with the preparation of learning materials, and ensuring a constructive environment. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safeguarding children, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle various responsibilities related to student supervision. This is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and talented individual.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in class in the absence of a teacher.
• Assist in preparing the learning environment and materials.
• Manage student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment.
• Respond to students about the work that has been set.
• Collect and return work completed after the lesson.
• Supervise entry and departure of students according to school policy.
• Record and report attendance at lessons.
• Assist in exam invigilation under supervision.
• Deal with safeguarding emergencies according to policies.

Job description

Position not right for you?
Share it with someone you know.

Salary: Scale 4 Point 7 - 11 (£26,403 - 28,142 pro rata per annum and £22,671 - £24,164 actual per annum)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 at 9am

The Suthers School are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member makes a significant contribution to the experience of our students.

Your main responsibilities within this role will be:

• Supervising students in class in the absence of a teacher in accordance with the school policy.
• Assisting in preparing the learning environment and materials used therein.
• Managing student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment.
• Responding to students about the work that has been set.
• Collecting any work completed after the lesson and returning it to an agreed person / place.
• Leaving the room in good order at the end of the lesson.
• Supervising entry and departure of students in accordance with the school policy.
• Recording and reporting attendance at lessons in accordance with the school policy.
• Assisting in exam invigilation under the supervision of the examinations officer.
• Following the school’s behaviour policies and reporting back as appropriate using the schools’ agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class and any other issues arising.
• Dealing with any immediate safeguarding emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise students arriving and leaving the school site.
• Supervise students at lunch time on a duty rota.
• When there is no cover the time will be spent supporting pupils in lessons, either with individual pupils or small groups in or out of the classroom, or supporting the pastoral team with OnCall or the Respect and Responsibilities room.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.