Cover Supervisor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Richmond, TW10 6HW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

To supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers. Cover Supervisor will give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be to maintain good order and keep students on task.

Cover Supervisor will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to teachers but will not be required to undertake ‘specified work’ (planning, preparation, assessment, recording and reporting of achievement, progress and development). Cover Supervisor will not therefore be subject to a ‘system of supervision’ other than the general supervision applicable to all staff and will act under the professional direction of teachers.

When not ‘covering’ classes the Cover Supervisor will be used for administrative support under the direction of the Director of Operations.

What the school offers its staff

Christ's School is located near to Richmond Park and is a truly inclusive and comprehensive Anglican school which provides for students of every faith and every background and has attained an excellent reputation within the local community. Its strong Christian ethos permeates all aspects of the school's work and this has had a marked impact in securing excellent outcomes in each student's personal development, based on good relationships at all levels.

Christ’s has excellent CPD opportunities for all staff and can offer mentoring support and has a welcoming social community. Staff health and wellbeing are extremely important to us with opportunities to work and socialise together. outside of the classroom, enjoying activities such as staff breakfast, yoga, salsa dancing, football and other team sports.

We have extensive grounds which are used by the wider community and we can offer free car parking for all staff. The school is located in Richmond which offers good transport links by tube, train and road.

Commitment to safeguarding

Christ’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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