Cover Supervisor - 1 Year Fixed Term

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a full-time Teaching/Child Support position starting in September 2025. The role involves coordinating lessons and creating a positive environment for students. The ideal candidate should be a graduate with strong communication and organisational skills, committed to safeguarding and supporting pupil development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Position may suit a graduate seeking school experience.
• Candidates should have good communication and organisation skills.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lessons smoothly and create a positive learning environment.
• Undertake full employment checks including DBS of enhanced nature.
• Support pupils' learning to improve their life chances.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Presentation

Reliability

Education

Graduate

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5455-239S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 5

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBA

About the Role

Are you looking for a challenge? A place where you have autonomy to engender real change and be part of a rapid school improvement journey?

A career at Hylands School will provide you with progression, challenge, and job satisfaction. Enthusiasm and a sense of humour are essential to coordinate lessons smoothly and create a positive learning environment for students.

Ideal Candidate

This vacancy may suit a graduate seeking school experience before applying for teacher training. The school can support your application for teacher training over the coming year.

Applicants should have good communication and organisation skills, be well presented, punctual, and reliable. The role is subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding and Equality

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The position requires enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks, and satisfactory references.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are considered on merit.

Working for TKAT

As an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including career progression across TKAT academies
• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• Support for your wellbeing
• The rewarding experience of improving pupils' life chances

Safeguarding and Inclusion

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced disclosure check.

We promote flexible working practices and support a healthy work-life balance.

Our Commitment to Diversity

TKAT encourages inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of protected characteristics.

Access to Interview

If invited to interview, please inform us if adjustments are needed to support your participation. We aim to accommodate all candidates.

To arrange a visit or informal discussion with Mr. Chris White, Head of School, contact 01245 266766. Closing date: 30th June 2025 at 12:00. The interview date will be arranged.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

If you do not hear within 10 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About Hylands School

Hylands School is a supportive community focused on helping students achieve their potential. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, aimed at meeting the diverse needs of our students.

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