Cover Supervisor

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 23 May 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 June 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 464fe0d1-5d63-4bc8-a515-a9ceb304737c

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working with the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Court Lane Junior School is a large, well established junior school in the northern part of Portsmouth. The school has strong community links, a friendly, purposeful atmosphere, and well-motivated children. We are committed to the continual development of all our staff.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide regular cover for teachers in class. Drawing on your experience, you will be expected to teach lively and engaging lessons from plans and respond appropriately to the needs of the pupils in line with Academy policy.

With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with pupils and a wide range of people, including parents, carers and outside agencies. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

Educated to GCSE C or equivalent and with a high standard of literacy and numeracy, you will have a good working knowledge of the primary national curriculum, ideally having experience of effective teaching to pre-determined plans and have developed skills to motivate and stimulate learning whilst ensuring appropriate pupil behaviour.

The school is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust providing you with access to additional opportunities and benefits. All academies within the Trust have a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where staff feel valued.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment (023 9237 5444).

What the school offers its staff

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:

Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff

Pay

All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
Salaries are designed to be competitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme – Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme – Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.
Eye Care Vouchers – Helping to support your eye health and wellness (dependent on role).
Unique Academy Benefits – We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.
Our newest academies are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, built with the latest knowledge of staff needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with pupils and a wide range of people, including parents, carers and outside agencies. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team. Educated to GCSE C or equivalent and with a high standard of literacy and numeracy, you will have a good working knowledge of the primary national curriculum, ideally having experience of effective teaching to pre-determined plans and have developed skills to motivate and stimulate learning whilst ensuring appropriate pupil behaviour.

The school is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust providing you with access to additional opportunities and benefits. All academies within the Trust have a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where staff feel valued. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment (023 9237 5444). What the school offers its staff Pension Membership We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:

Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
Salaries are designed to becompetitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

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