Cover Supervisor at Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support teachers by organising cover work, supervising students, and upholding high standards of conduct. The role requires strong communication and safeguarding awareness within a school setting.

The successful candidate will work within The Sigma Trust framework, contributing to a safe, supportive environment and helping maximise students' life chances through consistent practice and teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years (or equivalent), with successful recent experience working with children in a school or early years environment.
• Ability to assess pupil progress, motivate learners, and manage classroom behaviour.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with children, families and staff; proactive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collate and organise cover work for teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities.
• Be a role model with high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Comply with policies on child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Child engagement

Behaviour management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

About this Role

Be a Part of a CommunityDrivenby Opportunity at Harwich and DovercourtHigh School

Are you anenthusiastic individual ready to empower students to Be Kind, Be Ready, BeResponsible? Do you want to be part of a community where every professional isdedicated to care, support, and excellence?

At HDHS, we are driven by opportunity and a powerful beliefthat every student matters. We work to support the young people of Harwich andthe surrounding villages, dedicated to maximising their life chances andlevelling any inequalities. We are looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create anenvironment where every student knows, understands, and believes that theopportunity is here for them.

A Day in the Life:

You’ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Collation and organisation of cover work for teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities.
• Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

(Full details can be found in the Job description and Person specification)

What We're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• An NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years (or equivalent), with successful recent experience working with children in a school or early years environment.
• Have a detailed understanding of child development and the school curriculum, alongside the ability to assess pupil progress, motivate learners, and effectively manage classroom behaviour.
• Exceptional communication skills to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff, with a proactive approach to teamwork and information sharing.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, combined with excellent organisational skills.
• A solid understanding of Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Data Protection/confidentiality procedures.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

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 safer recruitment processes, 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.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.