Cover Supervisor

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

Join a school that is committed to the PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN, values of positivity respect, open mindedness, uniqueness and determination. We believe that success can only come through a close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Uxbridge High School. This is a vital role that supports teaching and learning across the school, ensuring continuity in the classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will provide essential assistance to teaching staff by supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, delivering preprepared lesson materials, supporting our Flexible Learning Centre, and assisting with exam invigilation.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and thrives in a dynamic, school-based environment. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, including the coordination of day-to-day staff cover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students and deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain a calm, focused, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Support students in small group settings within our Flexible Learning Centre.
• Assist with examination invigilation during assessment periods.
• Uphold the school’s behaviour policies and support student wellbeing.
• Liaise with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Potential to progress into a cover coordination role for daily staffing needs.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.