Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Regis School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Supervise and deliver lessons in the absence of teachers, ensuring students stay engaged.
  • Company: A supportive school committed to empowering staff and students.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, training opportunities, and discounts on various services.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours with excellent career development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
  • Qualifications: Minimum grade 4/C in Maths and English; ideal for aspiring teachers.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Job Summary

Cover Supervisor required to start as soon as possible. Salary: £26,681 (FTE £32,663). Hours: 35.5 hours per week – term‑time only plus 5 days.

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support teaching and learning within our school.

The role involves delivering lessons in the absence of a class teacher, ensuring that students continue to learn new knowledge or revisit prior knowledge and make progress through the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise students to complete their learning.
  • Deliver prepared resources when a teacher is absent, promoting engagement and supporting progress of students.
  • Create a calm and purposeful environment in which students can complete work set productively.
  • Set and maintain high expectations and standards around effort and behaviour.
  • Follow the school’s systems to ensure a disruption‑free learning environment for all pupils.
  • Establish purposeful and positive relationships with students.
  • Be in front of classes across the secondary age range, delivering lessons and sharing prepared resources across multiple subjects.
  • Model the school values and ethos, ensuring students thrive within and beyond the classroom.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of a grade 4/C in Maths and English.

Suitable for

  • Those applying for a PGCE, Teach First or School Direct course.
  • Qualified teachers seeking a more flexible way of working or wanting to gain experience before securing a permanent post.

Skills and Qualities

  • Highly adaptable, responsive, and flexible in how you work.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Calm, fair, positive, warm manner, and firm and assertive when needed.
  • Loves learning and working with young people.
  • Motivated to learn and develop.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive pay and generous pension scheme.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Reduced gym membership for on‑site facilities.
  • Discounted nursery fees.
  • Laptop provided.
  • Access to a car leasing scheme.
  • After six months, Westfield Benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, holidays, and a free Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and other treatments.
  • Three additional INSET days for planning.
  • Guaranteed personal day each year.
  • Exceptional training and career development.
  • Cultural commitment to staff support and empowerment.
  • Contact

For more information, visit https://www. theregisschool. co. uk/working-for-us/vacancies or contact Vicky Ovens at vicky. ovens@theregisschool. co. uk.

Application Details

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Closing date: Thursday 16th July 2026.

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The Regis School

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The Regis School Recruitment Team

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Communication Skills
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Compassion
Caring for Others
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