Cover Supervisor Job at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (Portsmouth)

Cover Supervisor

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23185.00 - 26908.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you someone who loves working with young people and making a difference in their learning journey? The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. We require a proactive person to cover lessons and support students to help with their learning, whilst maintaining our high standards of behaviour. Your main purpose will be to deliver preset work in the absence of the teacher normally responsible for teaching a particular class, by utilising pre-prepared exercises. When no cover duties are required, you will undertake activities to assist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum. This is a fantastic opportunity for either experienced cover supervisors or for someone looking to gain teaching experience.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver pre-prepared lessons materials in the absence of the classroom teacher
Support students with their learning by providing guidance and clarification on tasks
Supervise individuals or small groups of students adapting tasks where needed to meet learning objectives
Monitor and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff and/or SENCO
Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds
Assist in the planning and delivery of classroom activities when cover duties are not required

Requirements:

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Minimum requirement of Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science
A flexible, positive attitude and strong classroom presence
Understanding of how to support students with differing levels of ability and needs
Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and learning in a classroom environment

What we offer:

Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust
Training: Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses
Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice
Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings
Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers
TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff
Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme
TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership
Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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