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Hinchley Wood School in Esher is seeking a Cover Supervisor on a fixed-term contract to start as soon as possible until the end of the academic year. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8.20am to 3.20pm, 32.5 hours per week, delivering prepared cover lessons across a range of subjects.
We offer training, a supportive staff community, and benefits such as staff wellbeing, Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work, and a collaborative environment.
What skills and experience we're looking for
COVER SUPERVISOR – FIXED TERM CONTRACTTo start as soon as possible until the end of the academic yearHours Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.20am to 3.20pm (32.5 hours per week)Actual Salary: £22,964 to £26,351 (FTE £30,346 to £34,823)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Cover Supervisor at Hinchley Wood School. This is a newly created role to improve our cover provision and to ensure continuity of learning during staff absence, with a focus on pupil engagement, achievement of lesson objectives and maintaining behaviour standards. The successful candidate will deliver prepared cover lessons across a variety of subjects and age groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this post, as the successful candidate needs to demonstrate that they can build good rapport with staff and students alike. This post is ideal for graduates with an interest in developing a career in teaching, as the experience you gain is first-hand, as well as those who have prior experience within the education sector. Please note that whilst previous experience within an education environment is desirable, full training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
We take student and staff wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school community feel supported and happy.
We offer:
• family friendly term time working;
• a supportive and collaborative staff community;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
• staff benefits and discount scheme;
• membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution (defined benefit scheme);
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.