Cover Supervisor

EMEA3 Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourne Community College invites applications for a dynamic Cover Supervisor who is passionate about working with young people. The role is to keep lessons running and support learning in the absence of colleagues, ensuring continuity and a positive learning environment.

This permanent post is available as soon as possible. Visits to the school are welcome via appointment to meet staff and see the environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and ability to engage learners.
• Visits to the school are welcome.
• Permanent post required as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent colleagues to keep learning on track.
• Support learning and classroom management during lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Humour

Job description

About Us

Bourne Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11–16, with approximately 700 students on roll. As a true community school, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, positive relationships—not only within our school, but also across the local and wider community. Respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud holders of the UNICEF Gold Award for Rights Respecting Schools, which underpins daily life for our students and staff.

We are incredibly proud of our young people and their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond. Our students excel through sport, enrichment opportunities and charitable work, demonstrating commitment, compassion and ambition. Our shared vision is to be the best version of ourselves, and we hold high expectations of both students and staff to ensure the highest quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

As a fully inclusive school, we are committed to supporting every individual to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes they need to succeed. Regardless of starting points or individual needs, we work tirelessly to ensure all students are empowered to become confident, respectful and successful learners—ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

Job Details

Salary: NJC Grade 4 Points 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 p.a. pro rata - pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only plus Inset Days

Working Pattern: Full time, 8.30am - 3.00pm to include lunch duties

Location: Southbourne, Emsworth

Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 9.00am.

Interviews: w/c 5 October 2026.

Early applications are welcomed, closing could be earlier should a successful candidate be appointed.

Job Overview Cover Supervisor

Bourne Community College are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Cover Supervisor who has a real passion for working with young people.

Join the College to support its smooth running by keeping lessons running and supporting learning in this key role covering lessons for absent colleagues.

About You

Are you someone who can walk into a classroom and instantly connect with young people? Can you see yourself helping students continue to learn and focus on the tasks set by their teacher in their absence? Do you want to make a difference to young people's lives? Do you think you have the drive, patience, a sense of humour and are you committed to lifelong learning? If so come and join a team that is committed to ensuring development of all our students to become the best version of themselves.

This is a permanent post required as soon as possible. Visits to the school are very welcome, please contact Mrs Menzies, [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Further Information

Bourne Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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