Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor 

Full Time- Term Time Only,  5 days per week 

Hours:  31.25 hours per week. Part time equivalent available.                

Salary range:  Grade 4, point 5   £24,790

(pro rata £17,635.82 based on 31.25 hrs/pw term time only)

We require a cover supervisor to work within our well established team at Sackville School. Sackville  is a community of like minded people with a shared vision to provide the best possible learning experiences, in a friendly, safe and welcoming school. We have high expectations and ambitions for all our students and live by our motto ‘Together We Achieve’ and our shared school values.

The role of cover supervisor plays an important part in achieving our vision in the classroom and beyond. You would be engaged in supervising classes for absent teaching staff, invigilating examinations, and assisting with administration. You will also have the opportunity to join student groups on trips and visits throughout the year. 

You do not need to have previously worked in a school environment, full training will be provided. All that we ask is that you have a genuine desire to work with young people, the ability to engage with them on a professional level to get the very best out of them and the commitment to learn and be part of our great team. 

We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are an inclusive school and believe that all young people have gifts, talents and interests, it is our job to provide the opportunities and encouragement to help them flourish.

The successful applicant will:

• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all students.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour, inspiring and motivating our students to learn.
• Be supportive, understanding and skilled in building positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as students.

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, across five full days (8.15am-3.00pm), term time only, Part time hours would be considered - please highlight this request  in your application.

Salary range: Grade 4, point 5   £24,790  (pro rata £17,635.82 on 31.25 hrs/pw term time only) Part time equivalent available. (8.15am-3pm Mon-Fri).

Further details and an application form are available on our website or from kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk    

Closing date: 24 January 2025  - 9am

Interviews:  w/c 27th January 2025

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Please address your letter of application to Ms Jo Meloni Headteacher, explaining how your experience has prepared you for this role, on no more than two sides of A4. Send this together with the application form and safer recruitment form to kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).