Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. The successful candidate will deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain good order in the classroom, and ensure students remain on task in a positive learning environment.

Job Specification


Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.


Ideally, candidates will be required to:

  • Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements

  • Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team

  • Set homework in line wi...

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