Lead Cover Supervisor

Oakmoor School, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0JB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 40 hours per week 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,142.68 to £37,279.97

What skills and experience we're looking for

To undertake the duties of a cover supervisor to a high standard and to line manage the cover supervisor team.To support the learning of students by providing cover for absent teachers by working with classes across all year groups. This will include setting work provided by the teacher, supervising and assisting with study and the management of classroom engagement.In addition to subject lesson cover, you will work as part of the team supervising students in our reflection room, checking in students and supporting them with their online learning, providing pastoral patrol during lesson time. When cover is not required, you will support our pastoral team to enable them to meet students one to one or in small groups. You may also be involved with supporting students in lessons and invigilating exams. Experience of classroom managementand working with groups of 11-16 year olds would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.

• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Cover Supervisor Recruitment Pack 0226.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Oakmoor School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 882 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakmoor School website
• Email address: e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakmoor-school

Oakmoor School is a brand new, state of the art secondary school situated in a 22 acre tree lined site on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations. The Oakmoor ethos is encapsulated by our motto: Ambition, Courage, Excellence.

Students at Oakmoor display excellent behaviour in lessons and around the school. Teachers plan highly engaging lessons tailored to the needs of our students allowing high levels of progress to be enjoyed. Students benefit from a wealth of extra-curricular activities, including trips and visits to enrich their experience at our school.

We benefit from cutting edge technology throughout the site and the latest specialist equipment for key areas such as science, technology and performing arts. Our main buildings surround a central court yard which includes covered areas for outside dining and seating areas outside of the learning resource centre for reading at break and lunch times.

There is an abundance of green spaces which include several sports pitches, an athletics track, a nurture garden and a forest school area for outside learning and activities. The whole site is bordered by mature trees providing a relaxing and inspirational backdrop to our inspirational learning environment.

We are a very successful school where high levels of respect and conduct prevail. Our success shows that when you couple high quality pastoral care with high standards and expectations, young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Oakmoor School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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