Meridian High School
Cover Supervisor
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Join Meridian High School as a Cover Supervisor
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you thrive in a fast-paced school environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Opportunity
Meridian High School is seeking a dedicated, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring students continue to receive high-quality learning experiences when teachers are absent.
This is a rewarding and varied position where you'll lead lessons using pre-prepared materials, maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, and support students to remain engaged and on track with their learning. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you'll help foster a culture of high expectations, encourage student achievement, and make a real difference to the school community.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the next step, an aspiring teacher seeking valuable classroom experience, or an education professional who enjoys working with young people, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and impact students' success.
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- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational setting
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, evidenced by GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Achieved, or is working towards, an HLTA qualification
- The confidence to apply training and knowledge effectively within a classroom environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
- A calm, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
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GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £25,877 + outer London weighting allowance
- Actual Salary: £23,189.40 + outer London weighting allowance
- Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri (term time only)
- Closing Date: 11th October 2026
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