Cover Supervisor
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,367.00 Annually (Actual) £16.62 per hour
Cover Supervisor job summary
Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting before pursuing a career in teaching? Do you have the confidence and enthusiasm to support students’ learning and help maintain a productive classroom environment?
We are looking to appoint an excellent Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. Working under the guidance of subject leaders, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task and engaged in their learning.
This role offers:
- A fantastic opportunity to develop classroom management skills
- First-hand experience in a school environment
- The chance to work alongside experienced and supportive staff
- A full induction programme and ongoing professional development
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a positive, flexible attitude and remains calm under pressure
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and confidence in managing student behaviour
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills
- Holds GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
- Enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships
- Can work flexibly and adapt to a variety of classroom situations
The role will include:
- Supervising lessons with pre-set work provided by subject staff
- Supporting Heads of Department or SLT with the development of resources when not covering
- Contributing ideas to improve learning and engagement
- Providing break and lunchtime supervision as required
- Participating in an induction programme covering school policies, behaviour procedures, and observation of excellent classroom practice
Previous experience of working in a school setting would be an advantage, but is not essential. This is an ideal post for a graduate or aspiring teacher looking to build confidence and practical experience in a supportive school environment.
We offer a supportive working environment within a brilliant team, ample opportunities for personal career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access and free gym facilities on site.
Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Term time [38 weeks per year] plus INSET training days [1 week]
We would also happily consider applicants who would like a Part Time role.
To apply, please complete the online application form.
For an informal discussion about the role, or if you have any questions, please contact Zoe Brentnall on 01900 873290 or via Zoe.brentnall@sjchs.uk
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 517 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington website
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
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