Cover Supervisor
Hednesford Valley High School, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week • Monday: 8.40 am to 4.20 pm (To attend meetings) • Tuesday-Friday 8.40 pm to 3.30 pm Flexible working opportunities may be available.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,274 to £27,709
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hednesford Valley High is looking to appoint a committed, resilient and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential. The role would be particularly well suited to someone considering a future career in teaching and wishing to gain valuable experience towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Hednesford Valley High is a generic Special School set in Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding National
Beauty. We educate students on two sites, with years 7-11 at our main site and our Sixth Form is set in a dedicated
building at Cannock Chase High School. We have amazing students with a range of learning needs, who are
supported by dedicated staff with a passion for transforming the lives of our students. If you join our team, you will
be part of a school where students love to learn, and staff love to teach. We truly are a family. This is not just a
statement; our data supports this. Our attendance and positive behaviour are above national data and we have just
received amazing feedback from our recent parent/carer questionnaire.
The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that learning continues in a positive, safe and supportive environment.
Working closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders, you will play an important role in maintaining high expectations for students' learning, behaviour and wellbeing while contributing to our inclusive school community.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering work that has been set by teaching staff.
- Support students to engage positively with their learning and achieve their individual targets.
- Promote a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
- Manage student behaviour in accordance with the school's policies and procedures.
- Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other personalised learning strategies.
- Build positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and encouraging confidence, independence and resilience.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student participation, progress and behaviour.
- Complete attendance and reward tracking.
- Use ICT, learning resources and specialist equipment appropriately to support learning.
- Respond effectively to any immediate issues or emergencies, following school procedures.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience of working with children or young people, preferably in an educational or special school setting.
- A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, as you may be required to travel between our main site at Hednesford Valley High & our Sixth Form which is based at Cannock Chase High.
- Who is willing to train as a Mini-bus driver.
- Can establish positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
- Has excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
- Is calm, adaptable and able to work on their own initiative.
- Has a commitment to inclusion and supporting students with additional needs.
- Is organised, reliable and able to maintain accurate records.
- Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a significant difference to the lives of young people.
- Access to employee wellbeing support.
- Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistant Programme.
- A rewarding role within a special educational needs setting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The selected candidate will also have social media checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hednesford Valley High School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- Size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- l.bent@hvh.staffs.sch.uk
Hednesford Valley High School is a generic Special School set in Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. We educate students on two sites, with years 7-11 at our main site and our Sixth Form is set in a dedicated building at Cannock Chase High School. We have amazing students with a range of learning needs, who are supported by dedicated staff with a passion for transforming the lives of our students. If you join our team, you will be part of a school where students love to learn, and staff love to teach. We truly are a family. This is not just a statement; our data supports this. Our attendance and positive behaviour are above national data and we have just received amazing feedback from our recent parent/carer questionnaire.
Arranging a visit to Hednesford Valley High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.bent@hvh.staffs.sch.uk.
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