Cover Supervisor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Market Rasen, LN8 3RF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to make a real difference to young people's lives every day?

Are you confident, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students?

Could you inspire high standards and help create a calm, purposeful learning environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a key role in ensuring learning continues when teachers are absent.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in managing classrooms, and the ability to engage and motivate students across a range of subjects and year groups. You will be organised, proactive and able to think on your feet, maintaining high expectations while fostering positive relationships with students and colleagues alike.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent classroom management skills and can confidently supervise groups of students.

• Can create and maintain a positive, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.

• Has strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates resilience, enthusiasm and a professional approach.

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school setting (desirable).

• Has GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above.

This role would be particularly well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches or anyone considering a future career in education.

What the school offers its staff

Looking for a role where every day is different?

Want to gain valuable classroom experience while being supported to develop professionally?

Interested in joining a school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow?

At De Aston School, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are a friendly, successful and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of our local community, committed to providing an excellent education for all students.

By joining our team, you will benefit from:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.

• A committed and experienced staff team that works collaboratively and supports one another.

• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.

• Valuable experience for those considering a future career in teaching.

• Support and guidance with applications for teacher training and career progression opportunities.

• A culture built around evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people every day.

If you are looking for a rewarding role in which you can inspire, support and encourage students to achieve their potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Commitment to 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.

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