Cover Supervisor

Overview

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and authoritative individual to join our school as a Cover Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be required to manage a classroom environment ensuring that students remain on task with the work they have been set by absent teachers. You will also be responsible for supervising the 6th Form Study Area to ensure that students are using the area effectively. The post will be ideal for anyone looking to gain experience in teaching or someone considering a career working with young people.

Personal attributes

Beneficial Qualifications / Experience 

Recent relevant experience working with secondary aged students in an educational setting is preferential.   Applications from individuals who hold one of the following qualifications will be considered: 

Bachelor’s Degree 
Post Graduate Degree/Certificate in Education 

Skills, Interests and Qualities 

As a cover supervisor you will need to be: 

Highly adaptable as there is no regular timetable 
Confident, organised and at times, diplomatic 
Patient, flexible, creative with a good sense of humour.

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

 To work with secondary aged children 

The ability to manage groups of children and cope with challenging behaviour. 
The ability to build good relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers 
The ability to gain knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4 
The ability to work as part of a team 
Good reading, writing and numeracy skills 
Good IT skills 

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £24370 to £25833 per year

30 hours 50 mins per week

39 weeks per year

NJC Scale (Outer London) Scale 5 Point 12 - 16

Location

Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ

Supporting documents

• Non Teaching Application Form
• Job Description & Person Specification

Deadline and how to apply

Please email your completed application to recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk  by Midday Tuesday 7th July 2026  

Safeguarding Children

We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

 

Job reference: CV's Not accepted - Application form only