Join Meridian High School as a Cover Supervisor
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you thrive in a fast-paced school environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Opportunity
Meridian High School is seeking a dedicated, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring students continue to receive high-quality learning experiences when teachers are absent.
This is a rewarding and varied position where you'll lead lessons using pre-prepared materials, maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, and support students to remain engaged and on track with their learning. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you'll help foster a culture of high expectations, encourage student achievement, and make a real difference to the school community.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the next step, an aspiring teacher seeking valuable classroom experience, or an education professional who enjoys working with young people, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and impact students' success.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational setting
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, evidenced by GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Achieved, or is working towards, an HLTA qualification
- The confidence to apply training and knowledge effectively within a classroom environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
- A calm, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in allcategories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing thewhole person, within the school values of 'resilience, ambition and respect'.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £25,877 + outer London weighting allowance
Actual Salary: £23,189.40 + outer London weighting allowance
Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri (term time only)
Closing Date: 11th October 2026
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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Cover Supervisor in City of London employer: Meridian High School
Meridian High School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in vibrant London, the school provides numerous opportunities for career development and encourages innovative teaching practices, making it an ideal place for educators passionate about fostering student success in a diverse environment.
