Class / Cover Supervisor
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 8.15am-3:30pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £22,356.92
Pay scale
- LGA Pay Scale 5, Point 13-17 £29,064-£31,022pa full time equivalent. Actual pro rata salary £22,356.92 per annum - Pay Award Pending from April 2026
Additional allowances
Break or lunch duty till cover in the canteen is paid at a separate rate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team from 1st September 2026. 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 time equivalent. Actual pro rata salary £22,356.92 per annum (Pay Award Pending). The hours of work are 31.25 per week Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.30pm (term time only, paid for 47.36 weeks per year).
We require an enthusiastic, confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who willsupervise 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
What the school offers its staff
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-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
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.*
Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality
Closing date*: Thursday 9th July at 12 noon Interviews: 13th or 14th July 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Patcham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1099 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Patcham High School website
- Email address
- eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, 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.
Arranging a visit to Patcham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.
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