Dates:                                        Apply by 9.00am Monday 9 November
Interviews:                                Thursday 12 November
Salary:                                       Grade 5 – £27,274 - £28,153 per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary from:    £20,803 per annum.
Contract type:                          32.5 hours per week – Term Time + 6 additional days
Contract term:                         Permanent
Required by:                             As soon as possible

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. The role will involve supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain engaged in learning and complete work that has been set. The postholder will also be required to work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students' learning, progress and wellbeing across the school.

The successful candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy skills and experience of supporting young people's learning. We are looking for an individual who is confident, organised and able to build positive relationships with students whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct. The post requires someone who can establish productive working relationships with students, act as a positive role model, and promote the inclusion and achievement of all students.

An ability to remain calm under pressure, respond sensitively to individual needs and communicate effectively with students, staff and parents is essential.

The hours of work are 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Required by:             Immediately        

Salary:                       Grade 2 – £24,027 per annum – pro rata.  Actual starting salary £12.45 per hour

Contract term:         Permanent/Part Time/Term Time Only

We are seeking to appoint reliable, flexible Lunchtime Supervisors to work within a friendly, supportive and well established team. Duties to include supervising students during lunchtimes in the dining areas and surrounding school grounds both inside and out. Applicants should be able to relate well to children, young adults and staff, act responsibly and be able to keep calm and respond quickly to situations.

Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description

Apply by:                             9.00am Monday 2 November 2026
Interviews:                         10 November 2026
Salary:                                 Grade 5 – £27,274 - £28,153 per annum pro rata
Actual starting salary from:     £20,803
Hours:                                  32.5 hours per week, term-time plus 6 additional days
Contract:                             Permanent 
Required from:                     As soon as possible

Help young people overcome barriers and achieve success

At King Edward VI School, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face. We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Hub Mentor to join our Inclusion Team and play a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable students.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping young people build confidence, re-engage with learning and successfully participate in school life. Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine difference.

Working within our bespoke Learning Hub, you will support students who may be experiencing barriers to learning, including those:

• Joining the school mid-year and requiring induction support
• Returning following illness or prolonged absence
• Following a personalised or modified timetable
• Recovering from short-term physical injuries
• Requiring additional support to successfully access mainstream education

You will work closely with students, families, teachers, Achievement Leaders and the wider Inclusion Team to help each young person achieve their potential.

What will you do?

As a Learning Hub Mentor, you will:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students
• Provide academic and pastoral support to individual students and small groups
• Deliver targeted interventions that help remove barriers to learning
• Support young people to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Liaise with subject teachers to ensure students can continue their learning outside the classroom
• Monitor progress and encourage positive attitudes towards learning
• Support students reintegrating into mainstream lessons and school routines
• Facilitate enrichment opportunities and additional qualifications where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure students receive coordinated support
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion where every student feels valued and supported

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can motivate, encourage and inspire students to succeed
• Is adaptable, solution-focused and able to respond to individual needs
• Understands the barriers that can affect attendance, behaviour and engagement
• Can work effectively as part of a team whilst using their own initiative
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing

Experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral support, SEND or similar settings would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from indi viduals with transferable skills and a passion for supporting young people.

Why join King Edward VI School?

King Edward VI School is a popular and successful 11–18 comprehensive school with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching, inclusion and pastoral care. Ofsted recognised the school's highly positive ethos and strong practice in its most recent inspection. Our commitment to ensuring that every child feels they belong is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives every day
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A vibrant school community in the heart of Lichfield

How to apply

For further information and application documents, please visit our website, contact the school office by email or telephone.

King Edward VI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description