Cover Supervisor

Crown Hills; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leicester seeks a Cover Supervisor for Maternity Cover. This role involves supporting teachers during their absence and leading groups of children in classrooms. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, a commitment to excellence, and strong leadership skills. This is a temporary position starting on April 13, 2026, with an annual salary of £19,806.51. Applications must be submitted by 9 AM on March 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading groups of children in an educational setting.
• Motivated professional committed to educational excellence.
• Understanding and alignment with the college principles.

Responsibilities

• Cover colleagues for in-service training, meetings, and absence.
• Lead groups of children in classroom settings.

Skills

Experience in educational settings

Leadership skills

Ability to work with children

Job description

* Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover)Fast Apply# Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover)EmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Term TimeSalary: £19,806.51Posted: 2nd February 2026Start Date: 13th April 2026Expires: 2nd March 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: 13th April 2026Job ID: 1532436Start Date: 13th April 2026* Contract Type :Temporary* Job ID: 1532436* Share :Dear prospective applicant,Thank you for taking the time to read about this role and our school. CHCC is in the top 12% of schools nationally and blends a 70-year history of inclusive education with an innovative, forward-looking approach to providing a state education like no other to 1500 students from inner city backgrounds.The School now seeks to appoint an exceptional individual to work in the classroom and cover colleagues for in-service training, meetings and absence, alongside 4 other colleagues in the department. This role will suit professionals with experience of leading groups of children in an educational setting. This role has been aligned to the Single Status JD for Sports/Activity Coach/Instructor L2). We welcome applications from those with an educational background across the private and public sector on a part-time basis.This is a fantastic career opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a college that is looking to do things everything else will take care of itself. I would therefore, urge you to visit us and to look at our website and the video about what it is that we stand for and why you would want to join us.I want us to be at the forefront of educational excellence because we want to provide the best educational experience resources. However, I sincerely believe that if we lead this community by staying true to our values then it is possible. decided that ASPIRATION, COMMITMENT and SUCCESS are the three key drivers that will support the development of our pupils.Crown Hills is a founding school within the “WelI Schools” movement and I sit on the board as well as being an advocate Head teacher for the YST. My approach and therefore our approach to leadership at CHCC is summarised in my podcast with the Youth Sport Trust.We believe that the curriculum is king and that the way it is sequenced, will help our students to make progress. We have teaching. In order to be successful you need to buy into this pedagogy and practice as it underpins our philosophy and the curriculum, it is important you understand and align to our college principles.We are very clear that the gender, background, colour, poverty, wealth or social status of a child should have no bearing on pupils.Please read the attached job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form available on our eteach portal, please include e-mail addresses of all referees, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font 12) outlining your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to this post by 9am on Monday 2nd March. Please include your cover letter in the supporting statement section.I look forward to meeting you and receiving your application.Yours sincerely,Mr F Adam(Principal)### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.### Crown Hills Community College