Job Description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
PCD300167

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester GL4 0UN
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart:y. 

This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in reaching their potential? We’re looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Brookthorpe Hall School – a nurturing, specialist environment where pupils with complex needs are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in keeping learning consistent and engaging when teachers are unavailable. You’ll deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain a calm and positive classroom atmosphere, and encourage pupils to stay focused and motivated throughout the day.
Working closely with teachers and support staff, you’ll build strong, trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn – even on the days when routines change.
No two days will be the same. One moment you might be leading a maths session; the next, you’re supporting small groups outdoors or helping prepare engaging classroom materials. Through it all, you’ll model patience, creativity, and care.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver lessons and supervise classes in the absence the organisation teachers, keeping pupils engaged and on task
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Provide guidance to students who need extra help or reassurance during cover sessions
• Prepare classrooms, learning materials, and resources for the day ahead
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s values at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency across lessons

What We’re Looking For
• Experience working in an educational setting (essential)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Confidence in leading groups and managing classroom dynamics
• An understanding the organisation, or willingness to learn about, supporting students with complex or additional needs
• A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their best in a safe and supportive environment
As part the organisation your application, please provide clear, specific examples the organisation your previous experience that demonstrate your suitability for the role the organisation Cover Supervisor.

Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range the organisation first-class mental health support services and physical health checks