Cover Supervisor Grade D

Teaching Vacancies; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chandler's Ford is looking for a teaching assistant to support pupils in achieving their personal best without requiring formal teaching qualifications. The ideal candidate will bring excellent interpersonal skills, a calm demeanor, and the ability to work independently. In return, the school offers benefits such as health care, training programs, and a supportive team environment. Applications are accepted only through their specified form, with a closing date of 15th December 2025.

Benefits

BUPA Health Care

Wellbeing Day

CPD and Induction programme

Excellent facilities

Access to Simplyhealth benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Support team environment

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Interest in teaching and gaining classroom experience.
• Committed to supporting pupils to achieve their best.
• Willingness to supervise classes during teacher absence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in achieving their personal best.
• Maintain high expectations and model behaviour.
• Work under pressure in a school environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Good sense of humour

Calm and caring manner

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who is interested in teaching but does not hold a teaching qualification and who wants to gain classroom experience. This role is suitable for anyone who wishes to work in an educational environment with young people, is looking to develop a career, or requires school‑based experience before pursuing a teaching qualification.

The ideal candidate will have an active interest in helping young people achieve and be capable of supervising classes during the short‑term absence of teachers. Key attributes include a good sense of humour, a calm and caring manner, and the ability to work independently on a short‑term basis.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”
• Maintain and model high expectations
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be forward thinking, receptive to change and able to work under pressure
• Have proven literacy and numeracy skills (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English)

What the school offers its staff

Toynbee prides itself on being a friendly, inclusive team with young people at the heart of our community.

In return we offer all our staff:

• BUPA Health Care
• Wellbeing Day
• An extensive CPD and Induction programme
• Excellent facilities
• Access to Simplyhealth benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A support team environment
• Free Parking

CVs will not be considered; only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form will be accepted. Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: [e-mail]. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role. Closing Date: 15th December 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks where relevant: childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition, from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Equality and diversity

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Safeguarding statement

“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”