Cover Supervisor

Main duties and responsibilities The role of the Cover Supervisor is to supervise a class of pupils in the absence of a teacher. This position requires no active teaching, marking & planning. This will be the primary role across the school day with Form/Registration cover. On occasions, when cover is light, such as at the beginning of terms, Cover Supervisors may also be required to carry out the following tasks: Help with the supervision of isolation Help with the invigilation of exams Carry out suitable administrative tasks Requirements Experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting is desirable. An organised, thorough and committed individual with a strong ability to maintain discipline and focus. To have the skills and confidence needed to keep the class motivated. Above all, someone who possesses great energy, enthusiasm and dedication, and who is willing to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the life of this busy school This post is suitable for an individual who is keen to gain classroom experience. You may well be considering teaching as a career but not yet, be certain whether this is your chosen career path. Contract Required for September 2026 31.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm (including 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only (38 weeks) Grade H5, Actual Salary £19,986 per annum Additional income can be generated by taking on lunchtime duties The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory right to work and enhanced DBS check with a barred list check. The closing date for applications is Monday 9th February 2026. The WBGS Admissions Policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient numbers of applications have been received.