King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are seeking two enthusiastic and organised Cover Supervisors to support the smooth running of the school day with the opportunity to support the co-curricular life of the school, for example, by accompanying school trips. The successful candidates will oversee class cover during staff absence, deliver work set by teachers or heads of department, and maintain a purposeful and safe learning environment. There will also be a requirement to provide cover in support departments, as directed.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Assistant Heads by email to recruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Friday 8 May 2026 at 8am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged to ensure full consideration for the post. Interviews will provisionally take place on Thursday 21 May 2026.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Tom Burdett (Assistant Head, KES) via t.burdett@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
