14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    5 January 2026

  • Closing date

    31 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

FTE £27,318 (£23,501.51 - Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Are you looking for the chance to join a fantastic school where you can truly make a positive difference to our students’ lives?

If you find joy in working with young people and are looking to join a collaborative and hard-working team within a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Beacon School as a Cover Supervisor. We are looking for an efficient and organised person to support the smooth operation of the school through delivering planned lessons to our students. The successful candidate will deliver lessons to full class groups (based on pre-prepared work), manage the classroom environment to promote good behaviour for learning, and liaise with teaching colleagues on their return to ensure a seamless handover so that continuity of learning is sustained at a high level for our students.

Adaptability, resilience and the ability to think on your feet are essential in this varied and evolving role, and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Strong ICT skills and a good command of English and Maths are necessities.

What we are looking for: 

  • Experience of working with young people in the education sector
  • High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
  • A reliable and highly motivated individual who is committed to working as part of a team
  • An ability to motivate students and values the importance of high expectations
  • A passion for student welfare

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Specialist Point 2 - FTE £27,318

Actual Salary: £23,501.51

Hours: 36hrs a week - Monday to Friday (39 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Beacon School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1022 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to serving our local community. Our core purpose is to ensure exceptional student progress and well-being, and as a member of our teaching staff, you will be supported in achieving this goal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum, working alongside our team to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you'll have access to a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, allowing you to inspire students beyond the classroom.

At The Beacon School, we believe in the importance of staff well being and professional development. You'll join a strong and supportive staff body with numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our school culture emphasises teamwork and camaraderie with regular staff social events fostering a sense of community.

Upon joining the Beacon School, you will:

Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff.
Teach students who want to learn.
Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty.
Have access to an excellent programme of CPD.
Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach.
Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools.
Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching.
Have recognition of previous school continuous service.

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