Cover Supervisor - The Purbeck School

Dorset Council; Wareham; On-site; GBP 7,100 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purbeck School is seeking a capable XS 10.7 Cover Supervisor to supervise students in the classroom when the subject teacher is absent. The role is term-time only, with potential for both full-time and part-time hours, and requires strong organisational skills and a track record as a Teaching Assistant or similar educational role.

Applicants should have at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent).

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s Grade C or equivalent to include English and Maths is essential.
• Recent successful experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar position within an educational environment would be desirable.
• We are looking for a responsible, well-organised person to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Manage classroom activities and monitor student progress during supervision period.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of students during supervision as per school policy.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching Assistant experience

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

XS 10.7 COVER SUPERVISOR

TERM TIME ONLY, PLUS ONE INSET DAY

GRADE 6

FULL TIME & PART TIME CONSIDERED

• 2 DAYS PER WEEK – 12 HOUR - £7,101 pro rated per annum
• 5 DAYS PER WEEK – 30 HOURS - £17,754 pro rated per annum

PAY AWARD PENDING

PERMANENT POSITION

START DATE – JANUARY 2027

We are looking for a responsible, well-organised person to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.

You will be required to have the necessary skills to manage classroom activities and be concerned for student progress during the period of supervision.

Recent successful experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar position within an educational environment would be desirable.

5 GCSE’s Grade C or equivalent to include English and Maths is essential

This role provides excellent career progression for someone considering training to become a teacher

Further details are available via the school website.

www.purbeck.wessex.ac

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Interviews to be held Wednesday 9th December 2026

Email: [email protected]

T: 01929 550077

Informal visits welcome please contact Paula Dale on 01929 550077 or email [email protected]

Further Information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

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