Cover Supervisor

Orion Blenheim, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 7pm

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,164.29 - £21,164.29 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

The Cover Supervisor in a primary school plays an important role in maintaining continuity of learning when the class teacher is absent. Their core responsibility is to deliver pre‑planned learning activities under the professional direction and supervision of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged and purposeful throughout the lesson. They supervise whole classes, promote positive behaviour, respond to pupils’ general questions, and support inclusion so that all children can access the learning activities provided. Cover Supervisors also act as positive role models, maintain high expectations of conduct, and provide the class teacher with feedback on broad issues such as pupil behaviour or lesson engagement. Through this supportive role, they help ensure the smooth running of the school day and contribute to a stable, safe and effective learning environment for all pupils.

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.

About Orion Blenheim

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Blenheim website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blenheim-primary-school-orpington

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