Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and courteous

Cover Supervisor

to join our supportive team at De Aston School. This vital role ensures continuity of learning when teachers are absent. Working under the direction of the Cover Manager, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups, ensuring students remain engaged and follow the work set by their teachers.

You will not be expected to teach new content, but you will manage the classroom, uphold school policies, and provide guidance to help students complete their tasks successfully. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching, and we can support you in applying for teacher training.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise students and ensure work set by teachers is completed. Maintain a positive and productive learning environment. Respond to student questions about processes and procedures. Collect completed work and return to the appropriate teacher. Manage classroom behaviour using school strategies. Support students with special educational needs and disabilities. Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are upheld. Keep accurate records as required by the school.

What We're Looking For

Excellent classroom management skills. Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to foster a positive learning environment. Enthusiastic, resilient and hardworking. Experience working with young people (11-18) in an educational setting is desirable. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred.

We Offer

A warm, welcoming atmosphere. A committed and supportive team. Excellent CPD opportunities. A school culture centred on evidence-informed pedagogy. Good work/life balance.

Safeguarding

De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to Apply

Please complete our application form and send it, along with the self-declaration and equal opportunities forms, available via www.deastonschool.co.uk/contact_us/vacancies/vacancies.html, to

vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk

. CVs will not be accepted.

For further information or to arrange a visit, contact

Mrs Alice McNeill

on 01673 840828 or email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.

Hours:

32.5 per week (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm), term time only (39 weeks + 5.6 weeks paid holiday)

Salary:

Point 9 - 19,527 (FTE 25,989)

Closing Date:

9am Thursday 4th December 2025

Interview Date:

Thursday 11th December 2025 (We reserve the right to interview earlier)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.47 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Work Location: In person