Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Shared Cost AVC Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Access to training and development

Discounts with retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a Cover Supervisor to keep students engaged and motivated when their regular teacher is absent. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, maintain discipline, and ensure learning continues in a safe, supportive environment.

You will work across subjects and year groups, gaining valuable experience. This role suits those exploring a teaching career or seeking rewarding work with variety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure continuity of learning.
• Maintain classroom discipline and a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups to engage students.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor. You will play a vital role in keeping students engaged, focused, and motivated when their regular teacher is absent. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, maintain classroom discipline, and ensure learning continues in a safe, supportive, and productive environment. Working across a variety of subjects and year groups, gaining valuable experience.

Whether you are considering a future career in teaching, gaining experience in education, or simply looking for a rewarding role where two days are the same, becoming a Cover Supervisor could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closing date.

At this stage agencies need not apply.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

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Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenses Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.