SCHOOL

Class / Cover Supervisor

Patcham High School · Brighton

Job description

We

are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team from 1st September 2026. This

is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people,

is considering a career in teaching or who wants to take a step back from

full-time teaching.

LGA

Pay Scale 5, Point 13-17 £29,064-£31,022 time equivalent. Actual pro rata salary £22,356.92 per annum (Pay Award

Pending). The hours of work are 31.25 per week Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.30pm (term

time only, paid for 47.36 weeks per year).

We require an enthusiastic,

confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who willsupervise a group of students

during the short-term absence of a teacher.

You will ensure the students carry out a pre-prepared lesson; you will

not be required to plan or mark work. The

Cover Supervisor will maintain good order and keep students on task, responding

to questions and generally assisting them to undertake set activities. The successful candidate will be required to support

our students and have a general love for learning. You will work as part of a team or on your own

under the direction of the Assistant Head and Cover Administrator. The

role involves supervising students in the absence of their teacher, carrying

out academic mentoring and contributing to the school community. Please also

refer to the detailed job description.

The

successful candidate ideally will

  • Have

experience in working in a school environment

  • Have

qualifications relating to working with children

  • Have good

organisation and communication skills

  • Be a team

player

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