Cover Supervisor

Priory School; Lewes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor. This role involves supervising students in the absence of a class teacher and is ideal for those looking to gain experience in a secondary education setting. The salary is £17,641 to £18,494 per year for 30 hours a week. Applications must be submitted by email, and CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Interest in education and the ability to deliver ideas to an audience of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the school or department in the absence of a class teacher.

Job description

Overview

Priory School, Lewes, East Sussex, mixed 11–16 comprehensive, seeks a dedicated and flexible Cover Supervisor. In the absence of a class teacher, the Cover Supervisor will supervise students in the school or department under the supervisory arrangements established by the school. An interest in education and the ability to deliver ideas and concepts to an audience of young people would be desirable. This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking to become a teacher in the future and want experience of a secondary education setting or are passionate about working in schools.

Salary and Hours

The actual salary is £17,641 to £18,494 per year for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The position is term time only plus inset days (39 working weeks, 45.05 paid weeks per year). The salary is based on Single Status grade 4/5 scale points 9–13, £25,185–£26,403. If you would prefer to work fewer than 30 hours a week, please indicate your preferred hours and days on your application form.

How to Apply

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from the Priory School website at https://www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/ under Menu > Join Us > Staff Vacancies. Applications are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Email: [e-mail]. Please return application forms by email to [e-mail]. We are unable to accept CVs. Closing date for completed applications: 6 October 2025. If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application will be considered unsuccessful.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.