Full-time/Part-time Cover Supervisor

St Teresa's; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Basildon is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support the learning environment and deliver lessons in the absence of teachers. The ideal candidate must hold a degree and have at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics. This permanent full-time position offers a salary range of £31,176 - £34,469. The role involves 37 hours per week during term time, with development opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level with 5 GCSEs Grade C or above including English and Mathematics.
• Patient, encouraging, and resilient demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons for absent teaching colleagues.
• Maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Support students in a classroom setting.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clear and concise communication

Ability to deliver lessons

Flexible attitude

Patient and resilient demeanor

Self-confidence in classroom support

Education

Degree level education

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Job description

The Basildon Academies is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC6908-883 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band 4

Position Start Date: 10/01/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

Are you looking to gain experience before completing a teaching qualification, or looking for a flexible route into education?

We are currently looking to appoint a highly motivated and engaging Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team of support staff.

Salary Range: Band 4 FTE£31,176 - £34,469. Actual starting salary £26,739 with performance-based yearly increments available.

Contract: Permanent

Working weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00-16:00 Mon-Thurs and 08:00 - 15:30 Fri).

The successfully appointed cover supervisor will deliver lessons for absent teaching colleagues, demonstrating the same level of professionalism and dedication as teaching staff.

In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to maintain a purposeful learning environment following the Academy behaviour curriculum, ensuring students are on task and the set work is completed.

The Academies are able to provide training and development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of cover supervisors.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Educated to Degree level and have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and concise communication
• The ability to deliver lessons across a range of subjects following the work set by the class teacher
• Have a flexible 'can do' attitude
• The self-confidence to support students in a classroom environment on your own

Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026

Start date: January 2026

To apply for this role, please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia [e-mail]

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Information about the School

The Basildon Academies is focused upon developing the whole child; our curriculum has been developed to enable our students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills so that they will become lifelong learners. This includes opportunities for linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, human, social, physical and artistic learning so that students make progress in a wide range of subjects.

We set high expectations of all our students and this, in turn, ensures we create a positive climate for learning in which every student can reach their full potential. Our Academy is a calm, orderly and purposeful environment where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

Our Sixth Form is a major part of the academy with the structure modelling itself on developing independent learning skills like those seen in universities which allows students to continue their studies in their specialist subject areas. Students are very much encouraged to become mature adults being engaged in many aspects of the life of the academy which further develops those much needed skills to go on into university or the world of work.

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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