Part-Time Cover Supervisor

VIAT; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Invicta Academies Trust's Invicta Grammar School in Maidstone is inviting applications for a part-time Cover Supervisor. You will supervise in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring learning continues in a positive and orderly environment while supporting high behaviour and engagement standards.

We welcome applicants who are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare, with DBS checks and school policies guiding all duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising classes and supporting student learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom supervision in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support students’ learning and ensure continuity of lessons.
• Maintain order and manage behaviour to keep students on task.
• Promote high expectations for engagement and achievement.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Support learning

Student engagement

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

Location: Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone ME14 5DS, UK

We are looking to appoint a Part-Time Cover Supervisor who will provide high-quality classroom supervision in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that students continue their learning in a positive, orderly and productive environment. The Cover Supervisor will support Invicta's high expectations for behaviour, engagement and academic achievement whilst maintaining order and keeping students on task.

Further details regarding this post can be found in the material accompanying this advert.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment, we want to meet you.

Closing date for applications is: Friday, 6 November 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged), and interviews will take place as soon as possible. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on our website.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.