Main purpose of job:
To supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers. Cover Supervisor will give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be to maintain good order and keep students on task.
Cover Supervisor will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to teachers but will not be required to undertake ‘specified work’ (planning, preparation, assessment, recording and reporting of achievement, progress and development). Cover Supervisor will not therefore be subject to a ‘system of supervision’ other than the general supervision applicable to all staff and will act under the professional direction of teachers.
When not ‘covering’ classes the Cover Supervisor will be used for administrative support under the direction of the Director of Operations.
This role is 39 weeks a year / term time only - 30 hours a week.
Key Accountabilities:
Support for students:
· Register students accurately for each lesson or Personal Development time (PD) being supervised
· Supervise students engaged in pre-set learning activities to ensure a productive and safe learning environment
· Act as a role model consistently setting high expectations for student conduct and behaviour
· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
· Maintain student focus on their assigned tasks and respond to general queries
Support for teachers:
· Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher regarding student conduct and the progress of the lesson
· Keep appropriate records of attendance and log on Bromcom any relevant behaviour or achievement points as agreed with the teacher
· Promote positive values, attitudes managing student behaviour and resolving conflict promptly in line with the school’s established Behaviour for Learning policy
Support for the school:
· Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Director of Operations or Lead Cover Supervisor or Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate
· Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
· Participate in training and other learning activities as required
· Attend relevant school meetings as required
· To respect confidentiality at all times
Support for the curriculum:
· Support the use of ICT where appropriate
· Make appropriate use of equipment and resources
To apply please complete our application form on our vacancies page of our website https://www.christs.richmond.sch.uk/ and provide a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description and return it to [email protected]. The closing date is 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Christ’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Christ’s School’s Equality Statement
Christ’s School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce: we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.
Pay: £22,955.00-£24,327.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
