The role

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team.  In the absence of the class teacher, a Cover Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the students are engaged in pre-set work, managing behaviour, and ensuring the classroom is a calm learning environment. 

The hours for this role are 35 per week, worked during term time plus one additional week. The daily working hours are Monday from 08:10 to 16:20, and Tuesday to Friday from 08:10 to 15:30.

Us

At King James’s School, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of our students, and we believe that education is more than just examinations and lessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and prepares them for their future by giving them strong foundations and happy memories. 

We are a community-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuing and developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 that highlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a great school, that is our ambition in all senses.   This is an opportunity to be a key part of our special school and our journey.

You

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a secondary school, ideally in a similar role.  The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to think on their feet and be flexible in their approach. 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview.  We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.  Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

(DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with children and is considered to be a regulated activity.  This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

Applications

Completed applications must be submitted by 8:00 on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, on 01484 412990 or email her (staff.tbrook@kingjames.school).