Cover Supervisor - Medina college

Job Posted: 27 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: NJC Scale 4, SCP 7-11, £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 FTE (£21,469 to £22,883 actual)
• Industries: Education

We are expanding our team of Cover Supervisors at Medina College. 

As part of our valued team of Cover Supervisors, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, under the guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision. Including implementing work programmes, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with our policies and procedures.

About Us - Medina college is located over two sites: our 11- 16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in the town centre. This role will be based at our 11-16 site. Medina College is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all.  Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task and lesson objectives are followed
• Create and maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment with effective behaviour management
• Support students’ understanding of set work and respond to questions as required
• Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons and ensure rooms are left tidy and organised
• Monitor, collect and provide feedback on student work, including marking where appropriate
• Record attendance and report on student behaviour and any issues in line with school procedures
• Support inclusion by being aware of individual student needs and promoting a positive classroom environment
• Assist with wider school duties such as exam invigilation, administrative tasks and student supervision as required

What We’re Looking For  

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who embodies our values within a school community: Ambition, striving to unlock the full potential of every pupil; Courage, embracing challenges with resilience and high expectations; Confidence, promoting positive learning environments where pupils and staff believe in themselves; and Kindness, creating a caring, inclusive school culture where every child feels safe, valued, and supported

Job Description & Person Specification

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working for a healthy work-life balance.
• Discount schemes - Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and more.
• Local Government pension scheme membership.
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistant Programme.
• Free onsite parking for easy commuting.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Career progression across HISP MAT schools.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.

Please send completed applications to [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.