Cover Supervisor in Redditch

Cover Supervisor – Required as soon as possible – Full Time. Salary: Scale point 5, 12-17, £28,598 – £31,022 (Actual £24,707-£26,802) 37hrs per week. Term time plus 5 training days. Initial fixed term contract until 31st July with potential for a permanent position from September. Closing date for applications: 11th February 2026. Interviews: Applications will be considered on receipt.

Do you want to work in a school where behaviour is exceptional and teachers can teach as the expert in the room? Do you want to work in a school where staff are valued, supported and developed? Will you be the best Cover Supervisor that you can be and a member of staff that colleagues can rely on? Will you put our students and their futures first?

What we give you:

• Small school, BIG family – Our people, students and staff, and the relationships that they have with each other are the biggest reason for our incredible success. We value every person and every role. You will be part of a cohesive and caring community, be proud of your school and have a sense of belonging.
• The most improved school in the country – You will be joining an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff who are determined to make the school, themselves and our students the very best that they can be.
• Exceptional Behaviour – Students at Ridgeway behave impeccably and are polite and respectful. Our strong routines, silent corridors and centralised behaviour systems improve well-being for all.
• Staff well-being – Staff are happy at Ridgeway and would recommend working at this school to another colleague. We remove unnecessary tasks and have reduced data and administrative tasks.
• Professional Development – You will receive an excellent induction and consistent continual support and CPD. You will work alongside exceptional colleagues and receive support and coaching from senior admin staff and the senior leadership team. You will be part of a strong MAT where individual talents are nurtured and there are opportunities for collaboration and career growth.

Ridgeway Secondary School is a great school, a place where the very best staff want to work with amazing students in a supportive environment. In May 2025 we were judged as “outstanding” in 3 categories by Ofsted and were extremely proud to be officially recognised as the most improved state funded secondary school for Progress 8 in 2024. Come and visit us to see for yourself, the incredible progress that we have made in such a short space of time and the amazing learning and working environment that we have created.

Interested candidates who wish to have an informal conversation about this role are welcome to contact Matthew Ball, Headteacher. Further information, including job description, person specification and application form, are available from the school website.