Cover Supervisor

Overview

St Peter’s is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form in Guildford. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Cover Supervisor to join our team, starting in September 2026.

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers. The class work is set by the absent teacher or by the department on their behalf.
• Manage the classroom environment, maintain good behaviour and keep pupils on task.
• Respond to questions and assist pupils to undertake set activities.
• The Cover Supervisor is not expected to plan, mark work, or set targets or homework.
• Secondarily, supervise Sixth Form study periods conducted in silence on a rota basis.

St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and sixth form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. We are a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.

• A friendly, supportive environment where best practice is shared to ensure high-quality teaching support.
• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Support in obtaining QTS through the Teach Southeast training programme.
• All staff benefit from free access to the Spectrum, Guildford Sports Centre, including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.

• Adaptable and positive approach, able to work with all age groups from Year 7 to Sixth Form, across all subjects.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Educated at least to A Level standard with GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Either looking to move on to a career in teaching or committed to the role of Cover Supervisor.

The hours are 8.30am – 3.10pm daily except on Tuesdays when you finish at 2.45pm, 39 weeks per year with unpaid morning and lunch breaks. There is also the opportunity for paid duties during lunchtime and after school. Surrey Pay Scale PS6 – £30,647 to £32,867 FTE. Four days per week (22.4 hours), 39 weeks = £16,405 to £17,593 actual pay.

Five days per week (28 hours), 39 weeks = £20,506 to £21,991 actual pay.

If you would like to visit the school for an informal tour please contact Michelle Gallagher, Recruitment Coordinator.

Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We don’t want you to miss out, so submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer sponsorship and can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), the Xavier Catholic Education Trust may conduct online searches after shortlisting for candidates who accept an interview invitation.