COVER SUPERVISOR
30 Hours per Week,
Mon–Fri 8:30–3:30
38 weeks/year (term time only)
H6.3 (£30,518 FTE)
Actual salary: £20,691
Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.
We are now seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our well-established and friendly Cover Team to supervise classes in the absence of a teacher. The role will involve the supervision of classes during periods of teaching staff absence to ensure that set work is completed to a high standard and behaviour is well managed in line with the school's behaviour policy.
When not covering for teaching staff, the post-holder is also expected to undertake other tasks under the direction of the Cover Manager and/or SLT.
No previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is necessary, as full on-the-job training will be provided but candidates will want to work with secondary age students to assist their learning, growth and development.
Key duties will include:
* To supervise work set by teaching staff.
* Liaison with appropriate staff regarding work set so that requirements are fully understood.
* To provide students with clear information and instructions relating to work they are to complete.
* To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking set work to ensure student safety and create an environment conducive to learning.
* To collect completed work after the lesson and pass it to the appropriate teacher when required.
* Where required to undertake a weekly morning break duty, supervising students in and around the school premises.
* Undertaking other administrative tasks in the event of no teacher cover being required.
Personal qualities and skills:
* a good general education, including qualifications in English and Mathematics (equiv to GCSE Grade 5)
* previous experience of working with groups of secondary age children in a position of responsibility (desirable)
* strong interpersonal skills
* able to manage young people in a structured setting
* able to motivate, enthuse and inspire students
* able to use ICT
* able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
* able to work on their own initiative and be determined to succeed
What can HBS offer you?
* A school with great traditions, an excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
* A dedicated well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
* A commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of both staff and students
* Free Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7 and on-site mental health first aiders
Applications should be submitted via My New Term.
Application deadline: 9:00am Monday 23rd February 2026*
Interviews: w/c 23rd February
Previous applicants need not apply.
*Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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