Cover Supervisor (Casual)
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Classroom Supervision
Communication
Classroom Management
Student Support
Behavior Management
Lesson Delivery
FULL DESCRIPTION
Providing in class supervision for pupils when the teacher timetabled for the class is absent. Liaising with staff/HoD regarding planned work set by the teachers. Providing feedback to the teacher/HoD on the lessons covered.
Job details
Salary: £13.26 per hour plus holiday pay
Payscale: NJC 05
Hours: Casual
Contract type: Casual
Reporting to: Cover Manager
Overarching Purpose
- Providing in class supervision for pupils when the teacher timetabled for the class is absent.
- Liaising with staff/HoD regarding planned work set by the teachers.
- Providing feedback to the teacher/HoD on the lessons covered.
- Giving in class support within a designated Department area.
Duties and responsibilities
- To supervise students in classrooms with the work left in accordance with the school policy
- Oversee the collection of resources needed in order to deliver the covered lesson
- To communicate effectively the work set by the teachers to the students
- To create an orderly and purposeful learning environment in which pupils can complete the set work
- To supervise entry and departure of students in accordance with School policy
- To respond to students in relation to general queries about the set work
- To collect completed work after the lesson and return to the appropriate member of staff
- Provide brief pro forma led feedback to the member of staff regarding the cover lesson
- To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in the classroom in accordance with the School policy
- To liaise on a daily basis with the Cover Manager
- To undertake appropriate professional development
- To implement the School’s Behaviour for Learning policy
- To become familiar with and implement school policies and procedures
- To help raise the aspirations and achievements of all students
- To help develop a pleasant and welcoming learning environment for all
- There may be the opportunity to accompany visits and field trips under the direction of the lead teacher /organiser
mail: [contact hidden] with your application. You must complete an application form to apply for this role. Your application cannot be considered if you do not complete the school form.
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