Cover Supervisor - Full Time or Part Time

Light Hall School, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,597.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary range: £22,101 - £25,276 per annum

Cover Supervisor - Full Time or Part Time job summary

Cover Supervisor - Full or Part time Required as soon as possible 8.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a half hour unpaid lunch break 30 hours a week, term time only Full time equivalent salary range: £32,597 - £37,280 per annum Actual salary range: £22,101 - £25,276 per annum Additional paid duties for break time supervision are also available This is an exciting chance to become a key member of our team. Our Cover Supervisors play a vital role in shaping the learning and behaviour of our students. In this role, you will take the lead in the classroom, guiding students and keeping them focused to ensure they make meaningful progress with the work set for them. We are looking for someone with proven success in a similar role, ready to step in with confidence to provide daily cover for short term teacher absence. You will also offer valuable support to individuals and small groups, working closely under the direction of the classroom teacher to help every student shine. Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate progress records are essential, as is the confidence to use our IT systems effectively. If you are someone with initiative and the skills to support our amazing students with a wide range of needs, you will thrive at Light Hall and help our students to do the same. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as our Sixth Form is in its second year. There are excellent opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to contribute new ideas. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional team where your contribution is valued and your skills can continue to grow. In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you: The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family. Opportunities for further development in your role and progression. Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development. A range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution. Free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and free flu jabs. You can find out more about this role by: visiting our school website www.lighthall.co.uk to download a candidate pack and application form. visiting the school - to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk To apply please email your completed application form and application letter to hr@lighthall.co.uk Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible).

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.

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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.

About Light Hall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Light Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/light-hall-school

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