Cover Supervisor
Miltoncross Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.9 hours/week: Mon – Fri 0830-1530 Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- PCC SCP 9 (£29,171) -13 (£33,119) (Pro Rata) Actual: (SCP 9) £22,082 - (SCP 13) £25,071
What skills and experience we're looking for
Primary Purpose:
To provide classroom cover support in the academy by supervising classes of students using resources and plans from their teacher in order for them to continue their learning.
To always practice and teach the academy’s core values: Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses.
Responsible to:
Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) via Senior Cover Supervisor
Personal Qualities
- Behaves consistently with the Academy and Trust’s values in their interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way.
- Recognises when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible.
- Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results.
- Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the team.
- Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others’ success.
- Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the students through their daily tasks.
- Maintains focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes.
- Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives.
- Anticipates responses and plans their approach accordingly.
Responsibilities:
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- Establish productive working relationships with students acting as a role model.
- Respond to students’ general queries and keep students on task in the teacher’s absence.
- To carry out registration where a tutor is missing.
- To follow the school reading/tutor programme when covering during tutor time.
- Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson including keeping appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.
- Ensure, as far as possible, that students comply with the instructions left by the usual class teacher.
- Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Make appropriate use of equipment and resources.
- Comply with lesson plans and instructions from the class teacher.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- In line with the operational needs of the school, undertake other duties (e.g. supervising examinations) when needed.
- Participate in training and continuing professional development.
- Attend relevant school meetings as required
- Maintain an awareness of school, national and statutory policies and requirements and apply these in the workplace.
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school by:
o developing effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
o Deploying support staff effectively in the classroom where the usual class teacher is absent.
o Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being as required.
General:
- Undertake break time duties as appropriate.
- Act as a tutor.
- Support colleagues as appropriate.
- Attend after school events such as parents’ evenings.
- To attend and actively engage in all professional development.
To undertake any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the Headteacher to ensure the smooth running of the academy.
What the school offers its staff
Miltoncross is an academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students. We operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each other and everybody values the power of learning.
We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the same goal - outstanding learning for children. We are now over one year into building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where staff and students are always fulfilled because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons.
Our systems and structures are designed to liberate staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless workload which in turn enables creativity, excitement and essentially, it makes coming to school enjoyable for all! To understand this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how. This could really help you make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not. We think it should be!
Staff and students enjoy their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities. We are located on the West of Portsmouth and access is easy from the M27 or A27. Many staff commute easily from Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by car or by public transport.
We are seeking to grow our Cover Supervisor Team as we seem them as an integral part of how we deliver education to our students here at Miltoncross Academy. We are therefore looking for a Cover Supervisor to support the learning of students when their classroom teacher is absent.
The role is a key role in maintaining consistency in the school when teachers are not available. You will be given the work set by the teacher and you will supervise students completing it. You will be given full training on methods of classroom management and you will be fully supported to undertake your role with skill and confidence.
This post might be of particular interest to you if you are considering a career in teaching but would like to gain some paid invaluable experience. It might even be the case that this role leads you on to our School Centred Initial Teacher Training when you are ready. Equally, you may have no desire to become a teacher but you will need to enjoy being with children and teenagers and helping them to become successful in their studies and personal development.
Experience of working with children and/or teenagers would be an advantage but is not essential as full induction and training will be given.
At Miltoncross, we are on an exciting journey to become the very best. We have high expectations of ourselves and our students. We provide a strong well-rounded education that has attainment at its heart. We take a warm and strict approach, with strong consistent systems that serve our young people well, and lead to good behaviour in classrooms. These systems are key to this role and will support you as you become excellent at helping young people be successful even when their teacher isn’t present.
Miltoncross is a cheerful place to work where everybody pulls in the same direction and works hard to ensure that we give our students the excellent service that they deserve. If you wish to discuss the role or come for a look round, please contact Simon Knight Deputy Head Teacher (simon.knight@miltoncross-tkat.org) who can answer any questions and arrange a meeting and a tour if required.
Please note we retain the right to close the vacancy advert early should suitable applicants apply before the closing date.
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
- A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
- Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
- Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
- The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working opportunities
Equal Opportunities
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Miltoncross Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 983 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Miltoncross Academy website
- Email address
- andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 02392 738022
Arranging a visit to Miltoncross Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org.
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