Cover Supervisor
The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
14 August 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time: 31.50 hours per week - term time only, plus 3 inset days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 7, Point 8 (£11.81 per hour)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a cover supervisor who will be responsible for supervising lessons during the short-term absence of the normal class teacher. You will be required to cover any subject but work will be set in advance. Previous experience of working in the classroom would be an advantage but training and support will be provided. The post may be of interest for those wishing to gain experience prior to a career in teaching.
We require someone with:
- A genuine interest in young people and their learning
- The ability to communicate clearly and confidently
- Flexibility and a sense of humour
- Qualifications at least to Level 2 or the equivalent
- The ability to cover physical education lessons would be an advantage
What the school offers its staff
We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development, at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.
Further details about the role
Please forward a letter of application and completed application form (available on the school website) to Ms S Dovell by the closing date noon, Wednesday 14th August 2024. You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mrs Linda Morrison, Assistant Headteacher: lmorrison@thomas-hardye.net
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Interviews may take place on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and 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.
Applying for the job
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About The Thomas Hardye School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 2080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Thomas Hardye School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sdovell@thomas-hardye.net
- Phone number
- 01305 266064
We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School.
We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with company membership for staff.
Arranging a visit to The Thomas Hardye School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdovell@thomas-hardye.net.
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