Cover Supervisor

Swale Academies Trust; Whitstable; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with local retailers

Zusammenfassung

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a proactive support role at The Whitstable School to supervise classes when the subject teacher is absent. You will manage the classroom, communicate clearly with pupils and staff, and adapt quickly to a varied daily routine.

This non-teaching post supports learning during term-time plus five staff development days, with a 32.5-hour week and a competitive salary for a role at The Whitstable School.

Qualifikationen

• Good standard of basic education (see Job Specification).
• Experience working with young people in a similar environment.
• Ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions.

Aufgaben

• Supervise classes in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Maintain classroom discipline and support learning.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff and adapt to changing routines.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

Clear communication

Adaptability

Confidence

Working with young people

Tools

Basic literacy/numeracy

Jobbeschreibung

• The Whitstable School
• £27,188 - £28,929 FTE - SAT
• £20,632 - £21,953 Pro Rata
• 32.5 Hours per week
• Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
• 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 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.

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

This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.