Cover Supervisor

St Mark's Catholic School, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,288.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE)

Cover Supervisor job summary

COVER SUPERVISOR REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 (TERM TIME ONLY)

3 DAYS PER WEEK (MON, WED, FRI) 8.30-3.30PM, WITH A 30 MINUTE UNPAID LUNCH BREAK

SCALE 4 POINT 7-10 (£30,288 - £31,611) PAID ON A PRO-RATA BASIS

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cover Supervisor to join our exceptional school community. St Mark’s is a vibrant and inclusive environment where students are inspired to excel and achieve their full potential. Our students are truly exceptional, and this is reflected in the outstanding standards of behaviour recognised by inspectors: “Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary, and pupils show high levels of respect to each other, to staff and to visitors.” (Ofsted, 2022).

As a Cover Supervisor at St Mark’s, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of education across Years 7-13. You will supervise classes during teacher absence, maintaining the high standards of learning and engagement that define our school. Your ability to keep students focused, on task and motivated will directly support the smooth running of lessons across a wide range of subjects. You would be required to work 3 days, and there will be the possibility of additional days during busy periods.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes and managing behaviour to maximise learning.
• Supporting students in completing work set by their usual teacher.
• Carrying out form tutor responsibilities, including registration and supporting student wellbeing.
• Assisting teachers with administrative tasks and preparing learning resources.
• Supervising playground activities and accompanying students on educational visits.

What we offer

• The chance to make a genuine impact on students’ lives.
• A supportive, friendly team committed to your professional development.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• A positive, inclusive working environment at a highly regarded school.

We reserve the right to appoint at any stage in the recruitment process and we will begin shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received.

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

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.
St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination within our learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic. ​

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 St Mark's Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mark's Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-school

Thank you for your interest in the current vacancies at St. Mark’s Catholic School. St. Mark’s is recognised as being one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country and in our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2022) we achieved ‘outstanding’ in every category. Inspectors witnessed the 'Everyday Excellence' at St. Mark's, and they were complimentary about all aspects of our provision. Inspectors noted that:

“Pupils thrive at this school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and they are determined that all pupils will be given the opportunities they need to succeed. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary, and pupils show high levels of respect to each other, to staff and to visitors. The work of the school is held in high regard by others, and leaders share their practice with other schools in the trust and in the diocese.” (Ofsted)

The Catholic ethos is at the heart of all that we do in St Mark’s, and we were also judged to be outstanding in every category in the most recent Diocesan Inspection (December 2018).

St. Mark’s enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic achievement based on a consistent record of excellent examination results. We are proud of the exceptional progress that our pupils make, and we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum. Our staff are central to the success of the school. They are experienced, highly skilled, and professional. St. Mark’s is a truly inclusive community, and we celebrate our pupils’ achievements, together with providing outstanding pastoral support. Our students have an excellent work ethic, are polite and respectful. We expect all pupils to work hard, to show respect and courtesy for others and to take pride in their appearance. The continuing success of St. Mark’s School is based on a positive partnership between parents, and they are overwhelming supportive of the school and appreciate the commitment of staff.

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination in our organisation, curriculum and learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals and groups are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic. ​

We warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. All applications will be considered solely on merit, and we will be using the Person Specifications and Job Descriptions when shortlisting.

For any further application details or any queries please email Sarah Gregory, Headteacher's P.A., gregorys@st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk or via phone on 0208 577 3600.

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