Imagine stepping into a classroom where the groundwork has already been laid for you. The resources are ready, the lesson plan is clear, and the pupils are engaged and waiting to start. One of our existing Cover Supervisors sums it up perfectly:

“I enjoy the variety that comes with being a cover supervisor, as every day is different and it allows me to work with a range of students across subjects. I also value the supportive school environment, where staff collaborate well and students are generally engaged and respectful.”

Why This Role Matters

When a teacher is away, our students don't stop progressing. You will be the reassuring, consistent presence who steps into the room, keeps pupils focused, and ensures that everyone can continue their learning smoothly and safely.

What You’ll Bring

• A calm, positive, and authoritative presence in the classroom.

• High expectations of pupil behaviour, wrapped in kindness and respect.

• The flexibility to adapt to different subjects and age groups across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a close-knit team.

• A reflective approach—someone who is keen to learn, grow, and build great relationships.

The Gillotts Difference

We are a high-performing, oversubscribed 11–16 comprehensive school sitting on a beautiful 33-acre historic site. While we are proud to be the top-performing state secondary school in Oxfordshire in 2025, we are just as proud of our remarkable pupil behaviour and our focus on staff well-being.

When you join us, you can expect:

• Remarkable behaviour: Clear routines, outstanding relationships, and mutual respect mean you can focus on managing the classroom atmosphere rather than fighting for attention.

• Excellent resources: Highly structured, coherent schemes of work mean you always know exactly what needs to be delivered.

• True professional growth: Access to an individualised, in-house CPD programme tailored to your career goals, supported by the River Learning Trust.

  Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

  
  

  OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

  OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

  OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

  The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance. 

  Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive  continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

  This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. 

  If you would like to have a confidential conversation with Simon West, Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning), about the role, prior to application, then please email swest@gillotts.org or telephone 01491 574351.

  The River Learning Trust and Gillotts School School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.   The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

  
  

  For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. 

  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered