Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cb9596c6-c450-4be8-9c56-5053f78a873d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cove School is seeking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who will be responsible for classes during short term absence of a class teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of behaviour and ensuring set tasks are completed.
Applicants should be positive and flexible, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to speak to students in a manner which encourages, motivates and supports them. You should have a good standard of education including Level 2 Numeracy / Literacy skills, and the ability and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional environment is desirable, but not essential. The post will suit someone with a natural ability to engage with and build an excellent rapport with young people.
This role is a superb opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching who wishes to develop their experience in a classroom environment. Training will be provided in classroom and behaviour management, and the school provides excellent opportunities for career progression if desired.
If there is a specific department you would like to be aligned to please note this in your application as this can be discussed further at interview.
What the school offers its staff
• Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
Cove School is seeking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who will be responsible for classes during short term absence of a class teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of behaviour and ensuring set tasks are completed.
Applicants should be positive and flexible, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to speak to students in a manner which encourages, motivates and supports them. You should have a good standard of education including Level 2 Numeracy / Literacy skills, and the ability and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional environment is desirable, but not essential. The post will suit someone with a natural ability to engage with and build an excellent rapport with young people.
This role is a superb opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching who wishes to develop their experience in a classroom environment. Training will be provided in classroom and behaviour management, and the school provides excellent opportunities for career progression if desired.
If there is a specific department you would like to be aligned to please note this in your application as this can be discussed further at interview.
What the school offers its staff
• Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.