Study / Cover Supervisor

18 hours ago

Southampton SO, United Kingdom BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL Full time

Bitterne Park School

Study / Cover Supervisor

Salary: £28,792 – £31,022 per annum (FTE), depending on experience

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our established Cover Team as a Study / Cover Supervisor. This is a key role supporting teaching and learning across the school by supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher, and by working alongside teachers to support classroom learning, SEMH needs, and small-group interventions. If you have experience in a school environment and are looking to further develop your skills within a dynamic, supportive setting, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Study / Cover Supervisor, you will help ensure a calm, purposeful learning environment across the school. You will provide high-quality supervision when teachers are absent, as well as support learning during normal timetabled lessons.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising whole classes during teacher absence as part of the school's cover team.
  • Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment where students remain focused on set work.
  • Working alongside classroom teachers to support learning, including SEMH support and engagement strategies.
  • Delivering or assisting with small-group interventions to enhance progress and wellbeing.
  • Providing guidance and clarification to students to help them access and complete learning tasks.
  • Recording attendance, behaviour and lesson engagement accurately using school systems.
  • Supporting the wider cover and pastoral team with duties, organisation and administration when cover is not required.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Bitterne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, and meet all pre-employment safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Requirements

  • About You
  • We are looking for someone who:
    • Has previous experience working in a school or educational setting.
  • Is confident managing a classroom independently and engaging positively with young people.
  • Is calm, consistent and able to support students with a range of needs, including SEMH.
  • Communicates clearly, builds trust, and works effectively as part of a team.
  • Is organised, reliable and able to follow school policies and procedures.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and maintaining high professional standards.

Benefits

    • Healthcare Cash Plan options for you & your family*
  • Free on-site gym & personal & group training sessions
  • Electric Car Scheme & onsite charging points
  • Childcare and Nursery discount vouchers
  • Tech scheme
  • Charity Giving
  • Free remote & onsite yoga sessions
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Gym & retailer discounts
  • Onsite car valeting
  • Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave

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