COVER SUPERVISOR, Brighton – Fixed Term until to 31 August 2025

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as possible. LGA Pay Scale 5, Point 13-17 £28,163 - £30,060 full time equivalent.   Actual pro rata salary £23,976-£24,975 per annum. The hours of work are 33.75 per week Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.30pm (term time only, paid for 47.36 weeks per year).  The actual starting salary for the successful candidate is £23,976 per annum. There is also the possibility of the contract being extended in the autumn term.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who will supervise a group of students during the short-term absence of a teacher to ensure that students carry out a pre-prepared lesson. The Cover Supervisor will maintain good order and to keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting them to undertake set activities to support our students’ learning. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team or on their own under the direction of the Assistant Head and Cover Officer. The role involves supervising students during cover lessons, working with them after school during enrichment clubs or carrying out academic mentoring, supporting the Cover Officer with administration tasks and contributing to the school community. Please also refer to the detailed job description.

The successful candidates will

·                    Have experience in working in a school environment

·                    Have qualifications relating to working with children

·                    Have good organisation and communication skills

·                    Be a team player

Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school of 1100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27.  Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining our team, please download the application form available on our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/schoolinformation/vacancies/  If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.*

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

Closing date*: Thursday 16th January 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews:     Soon after closing date