Cover Supervisor
CV-LibraryTaunton, SomersetpermanentPosted: 24 March 2026
Apply NowJOB TITLE: Cover Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Office Manager
WORKING HOURS: 29 hours 35 minutes per week (08:35 - 15:05 Monday to Friday) minus a 35 minute break
WORKING WEEKS: Term time only
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers (planned or unplanned), giving instructions for the
lesson as provided by a teacher with the primary focus on maintaining good order and ensuring students are on
task.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Supervises the work of whole classes set by the class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy andensures students are engaged in learning activities.
Keep students on task and respond to general queries whilst managing the behaviour of students to ensure apositive and constructive learning environment.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom, promoting positive values, attitudesand good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policies and
encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and actions.
Register and record student attendance in lessons.
Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health,safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To respect confidentiality at all times.IND-TA
REPORTS TO: Office Manager
WORKING HOURS: 29 hours 35 minutes per week (08:35 - 15:05 Monday to Friday) minus a 35 minute break
WORKING WEEKS: Term time only
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers (planned or unplanned), giving instructions for the
lesson as provided by a teacher with the primary focus on maintaining good order and ensuring students are on
task.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Supervises the work of whole classes set by the class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy andensures students are engaged in learning activities.
Keep students on task and respond to general queries whilst managing the behaviour of students to ensure apositive and constructive learning environment.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom, promoting positive values, attitudesand good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policies and
encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and actions.
Register and record student attendance in lessons.
Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health,safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To respect confidentiality at all times.IND-TA