Cover Supervisors

Heartlands High School, London, N22 7ST

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,696.00 - £34,596.00 Annually (Actual) SO1 Point 23 to 25 £37,068 to £38,058 (pro-rata) Actual £33,696.24 to £34,596.19

Cover Supervisors job summary

To undertake cover supervision for whole classes, including overseeing the completion of set work and managing the behaviour of students, under the guidance of teaching staff.

To work with the Learning Support Department and to carry out other duties and before and after-school activities as instructed.

Main Responsibilities

• To supervise a class / classroom activity and deliver pre-set work that has been set in accordance with the school policy.

• Manage behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.

• Respond to questions from students about progress and procedures.

• Deal with immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.

• Collect and complete work after the lesson and return to the appropriate teacher.

• Report appropriately any behaviour issues arising from the students / class.

  Student Support

  • Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students’ learning, including within the Learning Support Department, where required.

  • Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom.

  • Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

  • Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.

  • Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

  • Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.

  • Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.

  • Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities

  • Assist with the development and implementation of Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring / Inclusion plans.

  • Receive and supervise students excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.

  Teaching Support

  • Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.

  • Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons / work plans as necessary.

  • Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against predetermined learning objectives.

  • Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

  • Record progress and achievement in lessons / activities systematically and provide evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.

  • Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self control and independence.

  • Supporting the role of parents in students’ learning and contributing to / lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress / achievement.

  • Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students’ learning.

  • Administer and assess / mark tests and invigilate exams / tests.

  • Production of lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc

  Curriculum Support

  • Deliver learning activities to students within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to student responses / needs.

  • Deliver local and national learning strategies and make effective use of opportunities provided.

  • Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.

  • Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of students’ interest and language and cultural backgrounds.

  • Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.

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

Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

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 Heartlands High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heartlands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heartlands-high-school-london

Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

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