We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is considering a career in teaching or who wants to take a step back from full-time teaching.
LGA Pay Scale 5, Point 13-17 £29,064 - £31,022 full time equivalent. Actual pro rata salary £24,145-£25,772 per annum. The hours of work are 33.75 per week Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.30pm (term time only, paid for 47.36 weeks per year). The actual starting salary for the successful candidate is £24,145 per annum.
We require an enthusiastic, confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who will supervise a group of students during the short-term absence of a teacher. You will ensure the students carry out a pre-prepared lesson; you will not be required to plan or mark work. The Cover Supervisor will maintain good order and keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting them to undertake set activities. The successful candidate will be required to support our students and have a general love for learning. You will work as part of a team or on your own under the direction of the Assistant Head and Cover Administrator. The role involves supervising students in the absence of their teacher, carrying out academic mentoring and contributing to the school community. Please also refer to the detailed job description.
The successful candidate ideally will
Have experience in working in a school environment
Have qualifications relating to working with children
Have good organisation and communication skills
Be a team player
Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school of 1100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27. Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.
If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining our team, please download the application form available on our school's website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton- If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher either by telephone on, or email to
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.*
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Closing date*: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 10am