Cover Supervisor at Ferndown Middle School

Dorset Council; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a Cover Supervisor for Ferndown Middle School. The role is full-time equivalent at £29,541 per annum, with part-time term-time salary £22,158. The position runs 33 hours 20 minutes weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm, with occasional 4:30pm finish on Monday staff meetings.

Start ASAP and a safeguarding-focused environment are emphasised. The Trust highlights a supportive, inclusive school culture with strong pupil welfare, high expectations, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Ability to step into the classroom confidently and support pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to complete enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistency in the classroom and maintain a calm, purposeful atmosphere.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning.
• Help pupils stay focused and thrive in lessons, with high expectations.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Consistency

Job description

About the role

Cover Supervisor – Ferndown Middle School

£29,541 per annum (full time equivalent); actual salary for part-time, term-time only working: £22,158 per annum

33 hours 20 mins per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm

(Occasionally, you may be required to work until 4:30pm on Mondays to attend a staff meeting. This additional meeting time will be paid separately).

To start ASAP

Great schools are built on consistency.

When pupils walk into a classroom, they deserve an environment where learning continues, expectations remain high, and they feel supported to succeed, regardless of who is leading the lesson.

At Ferndown Middle School, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who can provide that consistency. Someone who can step confidently into the classroom, build positive relationships with young people and create a calm, purposeful atmosphere where every pupil can thrive.

Further Information

Visits to the School:

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01202 876556 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Interview date: w/c 5th October 2026

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

About Us

Ferndown Middle School is a vibrant and caring school serving children in Years 5–8. We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well, setting high expectations and creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn. Our staff work closely together, support one another and share a strong sense of purpose - and we believe that schools work best when everyone feels valued and included.

Our curriculum is ambitious, supportive and constantly evolving, and we are proud of the strong relationships that underpin all we do.

Why join us?

• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.




• A school culture built on care, collaboration and a genuine belief in helping every child shine.




• You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.




• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.

• The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust – a growing Trust where our mission is “making lives better” and our values are kindness, collaboration and creativity.

If you are someone who can bring confidence, consistency and encouragement to a classroom, helping pupils stay focused and successful no matter what the day brings, we'd love to hear from you.