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Cover Supervisor

St Dominic's School · Godalming · Surrey

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Cover Supervisor to coordinate and allocate daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absence. The successful candidate will have experience in coordinating a timetable and working with children. Excellent time management, organisational skills and working to deadlines is essential for this post. The role involves 2/3 classroom cover and 1/3 cover supervisor duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivery of excellent classroom cover (2/3 of role).
  • Managing and organising cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences, both teaching and non-teaching (1/3 of role).
  • Mentoring of supply and cover staff.
  • Safeguarding, health & safety, and behaviour management.
  • Contribution to multi-disciplinary and collaborative working.
  • Line management and mentoring of supply staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience of working with children
  • Experience of coordinating a timetable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Working under pressure

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About this school

St Dominic's School

Academy special converter · Ages 7–19

Good
Pupils
162
Avg teacher salary
£49,402
Pupil:teacher ratio
5:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX

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Salary
Grade S4, Fringe, scale point 24 – 27; Actual: £26,517.87 £28,720.27; (FTE £30,968.00 - £33,540.00) Dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
6 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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