Cover Supervisor
Ormiston Six Villages Academy, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
13 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Cover Supervisor
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,835.85 - £12,638.93 Annually (Actual) Grade 5, Points 15-19 Full time equivalent salary: £29,093 - £31,067
Cover Supervisor job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
We are seeking to recruit a cover supervisor on a part time basis to work with departmental teams and supervise students in the absence of teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on students’ learning and development.
The post holder will supervise whole classes ensuring students remain on task and complete work set by their teacher, presenting and delivering quality lessons to students in a way that represents the academy's ethos on teaching and learning. You will be an essential part of our school community, helping to create a calm, purposeful classroom environment. While you will not be required to plan or mark work, your ability to manage behaviour, support learning and uphold academy policies will be vital in keeping students engaged and productive.
The successful applicant will be confident, organised and enthusiastic about working with young people. You will have strong communication skills and will be able to deliver cover lessons to students across the age and ability range. You will be passionate about enthusing and engaging our students, to encourage and motivate them to learn, establishing good professional working relationships with staff and students.
This role is being offered on a part time basis of 17.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days (39 working weeks per year).
The post may suit someone considering a future in teaching or someone looking for a new and exciting challenge. If you enjoy working with young people and contributing to their progress and development, we would welcome an application from you. Full training will be provided. We actively promote continuing professional development and encourage staff to pursue all enhancement programmes.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:
- generous pension
- free on-site parking
- comprehensive CPD provision
- loyalty deals in staff canteen
- membership to DAS
- 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
- discount at Specsavers
- cycle to work scheme
- discount at Virgin Atlantic
- free tea and coffee making facilities
If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.
Please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 695 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ormiston Six Villages Academy website
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