Overview
Classroom Cover Supervisor
Hours: Full or Part-time
Contract: Fixed term until July 2026 in the first instance
Salary: National Joint Council Pay Spine Point 12 (£28,598 per annum pro rata)
Tired of the same old routine? Want a role that's dynamic, rewarding, and school hours-friendly? Do you want to use your skills to make a direct impact on the education and future of young people? If so, our client has an exciting opportunity for you to join their supportive and friendly support staff team.
About the Role
Are you a confident, adaptable individual looking for a fulfilling role within a secondary school which has consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, most recently being ranked among the top 10 schools in the East Midlands by the Sunday Times Parent Power guide? The school is seeking a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor to provide essential support to their teaching staff and ensure continuity of learning for their students.
Your primary responsibility will be to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the Class Teacher, ensuring that students remain on task and behaviour is managed in line with their policies. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons across a wide range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A good standard of education, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
* Previous experience of working with young people is highly desirable.
* The ability to manage behaviour firmly and fairly, with confidence and authority.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the resilience to adapt to different classroom situations.
* Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Our Client
* The opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a school setting, ideal for aspiring Teachers.
* Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.
* Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within their supportive academy.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
* Wellbeing: They value their staff and recognise the ongoing contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
* The school motto: "Integrity. Tenacity. Service." is at the core of school life.
* School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years' service at the school at the time of application, are included in their admissions criteria.
Salary Details
Salary will be paid at National Joint Council point 12 (£28,598) per annum, pro rata. Example of term-time plus INSET days pro-rated salary, working for 32.5 hours per week, from 8:40am until 3:40pm, as below:
* NJC Point 12 £28,598 per annum
How to Apply
Click apply to complete your application. Please note that our client does not accept applications by CV. When applying, please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it.
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 20th of October 2025.
They encourage applicants to apply early as they reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.
Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students. They adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that some convictions are considered “protected” and may not need to be disclosed. Guidance on disclosures can be found on the UK Ministry of Justice website and on NACRO and UNLOCK.
Our client's commitment to equality and diversity: The school is committed to diversity and equality, treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination on any grounds.
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