Cover Supervisor

Job Title - Cover Supervisor

Salary - WPT Band 5 £30023 - £32046 (Pro Rata £24299 - £25936)

Hours - 34 hours per week, term time, including 5 additional days

Contract Type - Permanent

Location - Wickersley School and Sports College

Are you an adaptable, enthusiastic individual looking to make a positive impact in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to ensure high-quality learning continues seamlessly in the absence of the classroom teacher.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people's children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, your primary purpose is to provide whole-class lesson cover when a classroom teacher is unavailable. You will supervise pupils delivering pre-prepared activities, maintaining a safe, structured, and purposeful environment to ensure learning is not disrupted and the curriculum continues to be delivered successfully.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities prepared by the classroom teacher and supervise self-directed learning to maintain continuous curriculum delivery.
• Set up the classroom appropriately, ensuring the correct resources are available to deliver activities efficiently while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively, dealing with any immediate issues to ensure activities run smoothly and pupil safety is maintained.
• Provide immediate, informal feedback to pupils to ensure they continue to perform to a high standard.
• Return completed work and provide detailed feedback to the classroom teacher for follow-up action.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the general scope of the post, including break duties and general supervision of children.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths).
• Previous experience of working with children or young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt quickly to changing daily needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews will be taking place Week commencing: 21st September 2026

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.