Cover Supervisor

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.75 hours per week, 8am – 3.15pm, 39 weeks p.a. (term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,676 - £23,848
• Pay scale: D1 -D5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an innovative school, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invite passionate staff to join our team. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our superb academic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect and high expectations enable every student to flourish. Click here to see what our staff have to say about us: LINK TO VIDEO

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our highly successful and over‑subscribed school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and confident individual with strong communication skills and a good standard of education (GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths essential; A levels and a degree desirable).

This post is particularly well‑suited to those considering a future career in teaching. The role offers high‑quality, first‑hand classroom experience within a supportive and well‑established school. We have a strong track record of developing Cover Supervisors, with several colleagues progressing successfully from this role into teacher training and the achievement of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in the day‑to‑day life of the school, supervising classes during teacher absence, supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning and maintaining a purposeful, calm learning environment. You will also work closely with teaching and pastoral staff, gaining valuable insight into effective classroom practice and whole‑school systems.

Applicants should have experience of working with young people (ideally within an educational setting), a genuine interest in supporting pupils to achieve their potential, and the confidence to manage groups of students effectively. In return, we offer a welcoming and professional environment, excellent support and guidance, and the opportunity to develop skills that will be invaluable for a future career in education.

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• Access to Health Assured

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

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1029 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Wavell School website
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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