School Cover Supervisor – Term-Time, 32h/w, CPD

HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL; Tendring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support pupils and teaching staff during term time. The role offers a 32-hour week across 39 weeks per year, providing a stable schedule aligned with the school calendar.

You will collate cover work, supervise learning activities, and model exemplary conduct. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in learning support or equivalent, with good literacy, numeracy, ICT, and safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years (or equivalent) is required.
• Strong understanding of child development and curriculum.
• Excellent communication with children, families and staff.
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years (or equivalent)

Job description

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support pupils and teaching staff during term time. The role offers a 32-hour week across 39 weeks per year, providing a stable schedule aligned with the school calendar.

You will collate cover work, supervise learning activities, and model exemplary conduct. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in learning support or equivalent, with good literacy, numeracy, ICT, and safeguarding knowledge.