Cover Supervisor - 31.25 hours per week

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Colchester seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support classes and uphold behavior standards in the absence of teaching staff. This role is vital to ensure a calm learning environment, engaging students effectively during lessons. The position is part-time, with a focus on fostering a positive educational experience.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Good reading, writing, and numeracy skills required.
• Ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively.
• Capability to use initiative and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes in the absence of teachers.
• Leaving accurate reports for teachers on work completed.
• Providing consistency for longer-term absences.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Numeracy

Verbal Communication

Initiative

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5404-621 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LGPS 5, Point 9-12 (Actual Salary from £19,122)

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 25/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

Actual Salary from: £19,122 - £20,064 (Points 9-12)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Cover Supervisor to join Philip Morant School and College.

Our most recent Ofsted report states: "School is a calm and orderly place. Pupils respect staff. They show this in their responsiveness to instructions." "Staff are proud to work at the school and feel valued." We are looking for an individual who can join our team of cover supervisors who can uphold our expectations to ensure that school remains a calm and orderly place in the absence of a member of teaching staff.

This role will support classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that good standards of behaviour for learning are met and that students engage in the work set. The cover supervisor will support students to ensure they can be "the best they can be."

• This post is 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days).
• The working pattern will be 8:05am - 3:05pm Monday to Friday (including a 45-minute unpaid break).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising whole classes.
• Leaving accurate reports for teachers on work completed and engagement from students.
• When required providing consistency for a longer term absence for a member of staff.
• Providing supervision to small groups of students.
• Supporting the whole school provision through trips and activities.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults
• The ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks
• Understanding and can implement the school's behaviour for learning policy
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?

We can offer you:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l4dd71nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDcyMTUwNnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQwNTkyNjd8MA%3d%3d?i=qs2EfJleqxM%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 25th June 2025
• Shortlisting will take place: Thursday 26th June 2025
• Interviewing will take place: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

SafeguardingThe Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Closing: 20/06/2025 Midday

Cover Supervisor

The Basildon Academies, Basildon Closing: 20/06/2025 Midnight

Cover Supervisor

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, Braintree Closing: 20/06/2025 Midnight