Cover Supervisor
Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only. Monday to Friday. 8.15am to 3.15pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,186 - £26,244. ACTUAL SALARY - £18,924 - £19,719
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cove School is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who will be responsible for classes during short term absence of a class teacher. This is not a teaching position but the Cover Supervisor role is to ensure the learning tasks set by the teacher are completed and that good behaviour is maintained throughout lessons. Cover work will be supplied for you to use as a basis for the lessons.
This role is a superb opportunity for anyone with an interest in developing a career in teaching who wishes to develop their experience in a classroom environment. Training will be provided in classroom and behaviour management, and the school provides excellent opportunities for career progression if desired. Cove School has links with Teach First and i2i Teaching Partnership, supporting the training of between 5-10 trainees each year.
Whilst previous experience within an education environment is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. If there is a specific subject you would like to be aligned to please note this in your application as this can be discussed further at interview.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refer to daily cover programme ensuring classes are covered where required throughout the day
- Breaktime cover as required
- Register form groups as required
- Supervise the subject work that has been set and issue appropriate direction to ensure pupils remain on task
- Respond to any questions from pupils and manage the behaviour of pupils and use of resources in class
- Ensure pupils know if homework has been set
- Report back to subject teachers by written comments or in person discussion
- Shadow trainee teachers where required
- Work within the relevant policies, code of practice and legislation. To also be familiar with, and comply with a full range of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and GDPR reporting any concerns to appropriate person
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to uphold school standards
Person Specification:
- Good standard of education obtaining a GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with pupils to encourage, motivate and support them.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to use initiative
- Previous experience of working with young people in a professional environment is desirable, but not essential
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
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.
About Cove School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1010 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cove School website
- Email address
- s.downham@coveschool.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 542397
Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.
We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.
Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.
We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.
Arranging a visit to Cove School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.
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