Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Outcomes First Group – Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester GL4 0UN

Salary: Up to £28,350 per annum (not pro rata) –
Hours: 40 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only –
Start: January 2026 –
UK applicants only. No sponsorship.

As a Cover Supervisor you keep learning consistent and engaging when teachers are unavailable. You deliver pre‑prepared lessons, maintain a calm, positive classroom atmosphere, and encourage pupils to stay focused and motivated.

• Deliver lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers, keeping pupils engaged and on task
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Provide guidance to students who need extra help or reassurance during cover sessions
• Prepare classrooms, learning materials, and resources for the day ahead
• Occasionally support the Teaching Assistant team or assist with wider school activities
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s values at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency across lessons

• Experience working in an educational setting (essential)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Confidence in leading groups and managing classroom dynamics
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting students with complex or additional needs
• A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their best in a safe and supportive environment

• Experience leading or supervising groups of students, including those with complex or additional needs
• Examples of supporting learning, maintaining engagement, or managing classroom behaviour
• Situations where you’ve worked independently or collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for pupils

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support

Brookthorpe Hall School is a growing school caring for autistic pupils aged 7‑16, with almost 50 pupils. We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment meeting individual needs and Education, Health and Care plans. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading in delivering new approaches and measurable outcomes for the pupils we serve.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Education (Industry)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in compliance process.