Cover Supervisor
King Edward Vi High School for Girls, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Cover Supervisor
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King Edward Vi High School for Girls, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 29 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: d4da635b78a94eba9b768cf8447b3f58
Location ref: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Full Job Description
Job overview
The schools are seeking two enthusiastic and organised Cover Supervisors to support the smooth running of the school day with the opportunity to support the co-curricular life of the school, for example, by accompanying school trips. The successful candidates will oversee class cover during staff absence, deliver work set by teachers or heads of department, and maintain a purposeful and safe learning environment. There will also be a requirement to provide cover in support departments, as directed.
Job Purpose
To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged and behave in line with school expectations.
Salary: Grade 6: £31,186 - £32,414 (FTE) Actual salary of £24,485 - £25,449
Hours: 37 hours per week: 8:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am - 3:45 pm Friday
Type of position: Term time only - on campus.
Other benefits:
Enrolment into a generous Defined Contribution pension scheme
60% off school fees at King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls (subject to admissions criteria)
Free on-site parking
Free lunches in term-time
Use of the onsite gym and swimming pool
Reporting to: KES - Assistant Head (Academic). KEHS - Assistant Head.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download at Work with us - King Edwards School) and a covering letter addressed to the Assistant Heads by email to: recruitment@keschools.org.uk
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Tom Burdett (Assistant Head, KES): t.burdett@keschools.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 8 am on Friday 8th May 2026, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will provisionally take place on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Start date September 2026.
King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure policy is available on the website.
Salary: Grade 6: £31,186 - £32,414 (FTE) Actual salary of £24,485 - £25,449
Hours: 37 hours per week: 8:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am - 3:45 pm Friday
Type of position: Term time only - on campus.
Other benefits:
Enrolment into a generous Defined Contribution pension scheme
60% off school fees at King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls (subject to admissions criteria)