Cover Supervisor

Ripplevale School And College; Rushenden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Sickness benefits

Job summary

Ripplevale School and College in Rochester is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support learning across classes with a focus on SEN provision. The role is term-time only, covering lessons when teachers are absent, and will involve following prepared work and maintaining classroom routines.

You will join a supportive team, contribute to safeguarding, and help pupils feel safe and engaged. The position offers ongoing professional development and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Able to work well in a team and use own initiative.
• Flexible approach to covering various subjects.

Responsibilities

• To undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher.
• To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school.
• To apply the school's Behaviour Policy.
• To set homework previously prepared by the teacher.

Skills

SEN experience

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Date Posted: 2026-09-09T10:46:31

Location: Queenborough, Kent, GB, ME11 5

Contract Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-10-07T20:47:25.987

Job Reference: 22764

Job ID: 22764

About the School

Your new school Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.

About the Role

Ripplevale School and College is seeking to appoint a cover tutor who will make a positive impact on our students' learning. This role is on a term time only contract, and the salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Main responsibilities include:

• To undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher
• To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school
• To apply the school's Behaviour Policy
• To set homework previously prepared by the teacher

You will be required to cover all subjects as a floating teacher. We are seeking strong candidates with experience of an SEN provision. You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also establishing a rapport with young people. You need to be flexible and able to work constructively in a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

Candidate Profile

• Practical, organised, and methodical
• A great team player with a positive outlook
• A friendly first point of contact for admission enquiries

Additional Information

This is a great role for those interested in pursuing a career in teaching in the coming years. We believe all students have the opportunity to make progress, but to do this they need to feel safe and secure within their surroundings. Ripplevale provides a supportive, holistic, child-centred environment with a therapy team including SaLT, OT, and Emotional Wellbeing specialists.

We Offer

• A supportive leadership team passionate about staff and student wellbeing
• An 'Employee Assistance Programme' membership providing Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, and Wellbeing resources
• Strong support for professional development
• Sickness benefits

Candidate Requirements

• Practical, organised, and methodical
• A great team player with a positive outlook
• A friendly first point of contact for admission enquiries

Safeguarding Statement

Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Online searches may be conducted as part of the shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.