Cover Supervisor

Job Description
Cover Supervisor

Required: September 2026
Reporting to: Deputy Head (Operations)
Hours: Part Time (2 days per week, TTO)
Salary: £9,300 per annum
Closing date: Friday 1st May, 12:00 noon
Interview date: Thursday 7th May

The Role

We are seeking a confident, adaptable individual to take on the role of Cover Supervisor within the Senior School on
a two-day-per-week, job share basis.

Our  Cover  Supervisors  support  the  continuity  of  teaching  and  learning  by  supervising  classes  in  the  absence  of  a
teacher and ensuring that pupils engage with the work set. They oversee pupils as they complete the learning activities
provided,  offering  clarification  where  needed  and  helping  to  maintain  focus  and  productivity.  The  role  requires
establishing a calm, purposeful classroom environment and reinforcing high standards of behaviour in line with the
School’s policies and expectations.

Cover Supervisors work across a range of subjects and year groups, responding flexibly to differing classroom contexts
and  encouraging  pupils  to  take  responsibility  for  their  learning.  They  also  undertake  routine  administrative  tasks
associated with lesson supervision, such as taking registers, gathering completed work, and reporting back on pupils’
progress and conduct. When not supervising lessons, Cover Supervisors may contribute to the wider life of the School,
for example by supporting small groups of pupils, assisting with duties, or helping with school activities and events.

Main Duties

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In the absence of a teacher, provide leadership and supervision and be responsible for a class of students during
lesson time;

• Clearly communicate the work set by the class teacher to students and ensure that students are aware of the

teacher’s expectations, including prep and any other extension/enrichment tasks;
Promote positive behaviour to maintain a calm working environment in accordance with the School’s policies;

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• Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the class teacher as required;
• Report back, as appropriate, on the behaviour of students during lesson time and on any arising issues;
• When not assigned to cover a Senior School lesson:

o Relieve teaching staff of supervision duties in the Library and/or Dulverton Sixth Form Centre;
o Plan cover support using resources provided by teaching staff;
o Assist with any additional cover needs in the Junior School;

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Establish positive and productive relationships with teaching staff to support students’ learning and progress;
• Take appropriate action to deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the School’s

policies and procedures;

• Contribute to internal exam invigilation when required;

• Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits as may be required;
• Transport pupils to PE lessons at the School’s nearby sports facilities as may be required;
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Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with
whom you come into contact;
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Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of the School’s values, policies and procedures;
• Undertake any training and professional development necessary to effectively carry out the duties of the post;
• Any  other  tasks  or  responsibilities  that  may  reasonably  be  assigned  by  the  Deputy  Head  (Operations)  or

Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• High standards of literacy and numeracy, evidenced by GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths;
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• Confidence and presence in the classroom, with the ability to supervise pupils effectively and maintain a calm,

IT literacy, comfort and experience using Microsoft365;

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purposeful learning environment;
Flexibility and adaptability, able to respond positively to changing circumstances and supervise lessons across
a wide range of subjects and year groups;

• Willingness to support learning in non-specialist subjects, guiding pupils through work set by teaching staff and

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encouraging independent study;
Strong  interpersonal  skills,  enabling  the  development  of  appropriate,  productive,  professional  relationships
with both pupils and colleagues;

• An approachable manner, with the ability to motivate pupils and encourage engagement with their learning;
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Sound  judgement  and  a  consistent  approach to  behaviour,  reinforcing  School  expectations  and  maintaining
appropriate boundaries;

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to relay relevant information about

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lesson progress and pupil conduct to teaching staff;
Excellent organisational skills, able to ensure that administrative tasks such as registers, collection of work,
and feedback are completed reliably and accurately;

• A collaborative attitude, working effectively with teaching and support staff and contributing to the wider life

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of the School where required;
Professional  integrity  and  discretion,  including  an  understanding  of  safeguarding  responsibilities  and  the
importance of confidentiality.

Hours of Work

The Cover Supervisor will be expected to work from 08:00 to 16:30 on Thursdays and Fridays, with a one-hour lunch
break each day, term-time only plus INSET days.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children being educated at King’s;
• Wraparound care for Junior School children being educated at King’s;

Staff Wellbeing Programme and Wellbeing Day (additional leave);

• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
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• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Various discounts for local services including gym memberships and garages;
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Free access to our Employee Assistant Programme;
Free lunches;
Free on-site parking.

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via
email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday 7th May.
However, early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published
closing date, if appropriate.

further

For
recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.

information,  please  contact  Mr  Harry  Fuller  on  01452  337337  or  via  email

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The  King’s  School,  Gloucester  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  children  and  expects  all  staff  and  volunteers  to  share  this
commitment.  All  offers  of  employment  are  subject  to  an  Enhanced  DBS  check  (including  Children’s  Barred  List),  satisfactory  references  from  previous
employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition
from  teaching  check  where  appropriate  (which  may  include  for  some  non-teaching  positions)  and,  in  line  with  KCSIE,  an  online  search  for  shortlisted
candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability
to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of
the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. This post
is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise  mean that certain
convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take
them  into  account.  Guidance  about  whether  a  conviction  or  caution  should  be  disclosed  can  be  found  on  the  Ministry  of  Justice  website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.