Cover Supervisor

Full time (32.5 hours per week) / part time hours considered

Fixed term contract for 12 months initially, term time only

Grade C/D (dependent upon experience)

£18,387 - £22,313 actual salary / £24,405 - £29,616 FTE 

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor on a fixed-term basis initially to supervise whole classes during the absence of a class teacher. The post is term time only, 8:25am to 2:55pm. This is an opportunity for a confident, flexible, well-organised person to join our supportive cover teaching team.

You will ideally have had some experience of working with young people, preferably in an educational setting. Duties will include supervising students while they complete set work in the absence of the teacher and actively supporting their progress. The successful candidate will be educated to at least grade A*-C GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). A degree or equivalent qualification would be desirable. This role would ideally suit a graduate who is seeking some experience in working with young people in schools as a foundation for future teacher training applications.

We can offer a:

• Competitive salary with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Commitment to managing staff workload and wellbeing.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Commitment to opportunities for your professional development.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service

Robert May’s School is a popular and over-subscribed 11-16 school in a beautiful and easy-to-access part of Hampshire (close to junction 5 off the M3). We have a strong record of academic achievement and our ethos of mutual respect, hard work and attention to excellence is well-known in the area.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.

As part of our selection process, an online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment.