Cover Supervisor

Brighton & Hove City Council

Salary

£32,061 - £34,434 depending on experience (Actual salary £28,035 - £30,110 per annum)

Contractual hours

Basis

Fixed Hours

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

12/06/2026

Job reference

REQ0001094

Cover Supervisor Contract: 37 hours per week, on a permanent contract, term time only

Salary: £32,061 - £34,434 depending on experience (Actual salary £28,035 - £30,110 per annum)

Application closing date: 9.00am on Friday 26th June 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Paid weeks per year: 45.65 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Permanent, full time, term time only Start date: 1 September 2026

The role

King's School is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide high quality regular cover of whole classes for short-term absence. They will oversee the smooth running of lessons, assisting students, managing behaviour and ensuring lesson plans are delivered to a high standard. They will carry out duties and support with enrichment activities and extracurricular. When there is not a requirement to cover lessons or duties, the post-holder will provide administrative support under the direction of the Office Manager.

Who are we?

King’s School is a Church of England school within the Diocese of Chichester. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013 and there are currently over 900 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 with a team of over 100 teachers and support staff. In September 2019 the school moved to its new, purpose-built site in Hangleton. This was the culmination of six years of hard work and planning and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage in the school’s development.

Our aim is to provide a high-quality education in a caring Christian environment in which every student is known and cared for. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.

What do others say about us?

The school received its third Ofsted inspection in March 2022 (Section 5 inspection) and retained its rating of good overall with outstanding features. The inspector noted that pupils “are proud to be part of the school community” and that “the school’s provision for their education and welfare makes a significant contribution to their lives”.

Our most recent staff survey (2023) found that staff feel supported and valued. In particular, staff fed back positively on:

Student motivation and behaviour.
Organisation of the school and internal communications.
The rewarding interactions they have with students every day in the classrooms and around the site.
Friendly, professional and supportive colleagues.

Why join King’s School?

Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team;
Range of opportunities for professional development in school and cross Trust;
Exciting opportunities in school development;
Excellent support through our sponsor- The Russell Education Trust;
Close proximity to the vibrant city of Brighton.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 26th June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 7th July 2026.

Visits to the school

If you have any questions about this role, would like a tour of the school or would like an informal discussion about joining King’s, please contact our recruitment team via ***email_hidden***.

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: XXX

Telephone: 01273 840 004

Website: www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk

Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school’s website, where you can view a wealth of information on the school.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for further information www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk /vacancies.php. King’s School actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has indicated that the school currently under-represents minority ethnic groups and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from a BAME background.

Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.

King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).

Additional Information Candidates must apply directly to the school using the King’s application as BHCC applications will be rejected.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.