Cover Supervisor

Swale Academies Trust; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Discounts with local and national reta

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Whitstable School is seeking a dedicated individual to provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher or mentor. This is not a teaching position; the role requires strong classroom management, clear instruction, and the ability to adapt to a varied and changing routine.

You should relish working with young people, bring experience with similar environments, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relishes the challenge of working with young people
• Has a good standard of basic education - see Job Specification
• Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher or mentor.
• Not a teaching role but requires good classroom management and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and changing routine.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Working with young people

Job description

• Term Time
• Start Date: ASAP

The Whitstable School

Start Date: ASAP

Interview: W/C 9th November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children, recognising individual qualities and strengths, and aspiring to attain excellence in learning?

This post is designed to provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher or mentor. The job is not a teaching role but will require good classroom management skills as well as a confident personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine.

We are looking for someone who:

• Relishes the challenge of working with young people
• Has a good standard of basic education - see Job Specification
• Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students

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.

We are able to offer flexible working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

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

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.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

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.