Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Grays; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support students with complex needs at Treetops Learning Community. The role involves overseeing lessons and fostering positive relationships while working in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development opportunities and be part of a committed team. This permanent, full-time position starts in September 2025.

Benefits

Continued professional development

Support for gaining Qualified Teacher Status

Occupational pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the Key Stage Curriculum.
• Knowledge of child development and learning.
• Confidence to manage a class of mixed ability pupils.

Responsibilities

• Work across Treetops Learning Community supporting children with complex needs.
• Provide constructive feedback that encourages pupils' positive self-esteem.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Self-evaluation

Classroom management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7032-126S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band C, Point 15 plus SEN

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: week commencing 7 July 2025

Cover Supervisor

Hours: 30 hrs per week - 45.8 weeks per year

8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Pay Scale: New Thurrock Local Government Scale, Band C, Point 15 plus SEN allowance (£22,504 actual)

Required - September 2025

Treetops Learning Community is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced cover supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will work across the Trust, in Treetops School and Treetops Free School.

In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.



To succeed as a Cover Supervisor you need to draw upon your own personality, people skills, and communication skills.


Ideally you will have:

Basic understanding of the national Key Stage Curriculum.
Knowledge of child development and learning.
Skills to self-evaluate your own learning needs.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to cover a wide range of lessons.
Confidence to manage a class of mixed ability pupils.
Ability to keep students focused and on task.
Ability to provide constructive feedback that encourages pupils' positive self-esteem.
Dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils.
The ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.
Competence in using software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


We can offer you:

The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
Continued professional development
Support in gaining Qualified Teacher Status if interested
An occupational pension scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme


A job description for the role is attached separately.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs K Lambie on 01375 372723 or email [e-mail] .

An application form can be downloaded from our website, www.treetopsschool.org under About Us and Job Opportunities and submitted either by hand, post or email marked for the attention of the HR Manager Kay Lambie along with a letter of application.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 June 2025
Interviews: week commencing: 7 July 2025

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Information about the School

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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