Cover Supervisor

The Kimberley School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term time only, 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £20,821.79 - £21,848.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kimberley School is an exciting place to work.Our aim is for every child to achieve or surpass their academic and social potential, and we achieve this through providing an outstanding quality of education, underpinned by a strong programme of care, guidance, support and enrichment.

We are looking for a reliable and committed Cover Supervisor to join our excellent team.The successful candidate will supervise lessons in the absence of a classroom teacher so that students can complete the work set by the teacher in a safe, calm and positive environment.You will also play a role in supporting students in lessons and during lunchtime.

This role would suit anyone with an interest in working with young people and could provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience prior to undertaking teacher training.The successful candidate will receive the support and professional development opportunities they need to be successful, in return we are looking for someone who is committed to ensuring the very best experience and education for all of our students.

What the school offers its staff

Here at The Kimberley School, we believe it is the right of every student to be able to do their best and nobody has the right to interfere with their learning. This is why there is a calm, work focused atmosphere around the school. Learning is at the very core of what we do and we want all students to enjoy it. The Student Council created The Kimberley Way which sets out the role that we expect all students to play in creating an atmosphere where everyone can be safe, happy and successful at the Kimberley School.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Wendy Watson, Leadership Support Team Leader, by emailhr@kimberleyschool.co.uk

The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Supervisor Application Pack - May 2026.pdf - 902 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Kimberley School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kimberley School website
• Email address: hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0115 938 7000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kimberley-school

Arranging a visit to The Kimberley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk.

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