Cover Supervisor

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is seeking a Cover Supervisor to cover lessons in the absence of class teachers. The role requires a commitment to providing high-quality education support, adhering to set lesson plans while fostering a positive learning environment. The candidate should possess experience in teaching, with strong organizational skills and the ability to build relationships with students.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

Holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal development day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Required experience in teaching or classroom support is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues for effective communication.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands in the role.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons across a wide range of subjects.
• Deliver lessons in accordance with work set by the Teacher/Subject Leader.
• Support the SEN team when required.

Skills

Drive for excellence

Organizational skills

Motivated

Communication

Flexibility

Relationship building

Enthusiasm

Education

Experience working in teaching or providing support in the classroom

Job description

Working pattern: Term time plus inset days (39 weeks)
Hours: 31.67 hours per week, Monday- Friday 0815-1515 (40 min break)
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £18,866 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor who, in the absence of the Class Teacher can cover lessons across a wide range of subjects. This includes delivering lessons in accordance with the work set by the Teacher/Subject Leader and also providing support for the SEN team.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a drive for excellence and a desire to deliver lessons of an outstanding quality
• is highly organised, motivated and committed to the role
• has experience working in teaching or in providing support in the classroom
• is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high level of communication both internally and externally
• is flexible to the changing demands of the role
• is able to build positive working relationships with students
• has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

Visit us: Home - The Burgess Hill Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Matt Talbot, Cover Manager, [e-mail]

Key dates
Closing date: 15 June 2025
Interview date: 20 June 2025
Proposed start date: ASAP

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