Cover Supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

Initiative

Common sense

High-level interpersonal skills

Group management skills

Classroom leadership

What the school offers its staff

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a robust, secure long-term pension scheme.

Support Services

Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Learning Opportunities

Self-led learning modules, secondment options, and structured apprenticeship programs

Further details about the role

Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.

In 2026, 62.9% of students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2025/2026, 38.5% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.

Our Governors wish to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our current team, as someone who enjoys working with secondary-aged students and values the importance of their education. Initiative and common sense, as well as high-level interpersonal skills are required in this job. Ideally, you will have worked in the role or a similar role previously and can demonstrate effective group management skills and an understanding of classroom leadership. Successful candidate will also take on Community Time Break and Break Duty.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a successful education up to at least Level 3, including skills of computer literacy and a high level of attention to detail.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone thinking of pursuing a teaching career to gain experience of working with young people in a school environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.