Cover Supervisor

Valley Park School; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Maidstone is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support the educational process by overseeing student activities during teacher absences. This entry-level role welcomes applications from individuals without teaching qualifications, promoting a controlled learning environment and ensuring student safety. The position starts in August 2025 and offers a competitive salary, with a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for classes in the absence of teachers.
• Create a safe environment for students to engage with assigned work.

Job description

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Type of Position:Cover Supervisor

Subject:N/A

Salary:VIAT 4 (£25,201 - £26256) Pro-rata

Start Date:28/8/2025

Closing Date: 03/07/2025 at 12:00

The key function of the role is to cover lessons for teaching staff in their absence. However, we do not expect the Cover Supervisor to cover long periods of absence. This is a supervisory rather than a teaching post and is open to applicants without a teaching qualification, or those considering entering the profession. The purpose of the role is:

• To take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher;
• To provide a safe and controlled environment that allows students to complete the work that has been set to cover the class teacher’s absence.
  
  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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