Cover Supervisor
Thomas Knyvett College, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DU6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18.29 - £35.60 Hourly UNQ/MPR (Fringe) FTE £23,140-£45,037pa
Cover Supervisor job summary
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Thomas Knyvett College are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our Cover Department. To provide cover for absent staff including teaching and learning that supports students to make as much progress as possible.
The role of a Cover Supervisor is to support learning and teaching within the school, by helping maintain consistency of teaching and supervision. Assisting teaching staff with administrative elements of their role:
To supervise cover work that has been set in accordance with school policy
To help students complete set work when covering a lesson, collecting work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher
To monitor student progress of set tasks and report back to the class teacher
To maintain clear boundaries and expectations on behaviour and learning in lessons
To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking set work to ensure a safe and orderly environment
To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students during classes, and any issues that arise
To respond to any questions from students on set work, where ability allows, and/or to refer students to discuss matters with their class teacher
To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures
To complete tutor group register at set registration times
To assist teaching staff with the preparation and organisation of learning resources
To follow schemes of work and lesson plans shared
To maintain a stimulating, engaging and safe learning environment
To contribute to the wider life of the school, e.g. whole-school routines and duties, if required
Thomas Knyvett College is part of The Howard Partnership Trust which advocates staff well-being and has a range of benefits for staff who work with us. We understand the current context of teaching and are keen to improve while supporting staff in their own career development and passions. As you will be joining a Trust that spans all phases, mainstream and special provision, we are able to draw on a vast range of expertise and also give variety and opportunity to our staff. Thomas Knyvett College has excellent transport links being on bus routes, near the Staines by-pass and A30 and is only a six minute walk from Ashford Station.
What we are looking for:
- Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
- Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
- An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.
What we offer:
- A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
- Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
- A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thomas Knyvett College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Knyvett College website
Thomas Knyvett College is a welcoming, creative and community-based school where through our values of being proud, respectful, open-minded, unified and determined we set high standards which enable our students to develop into confident and responsible members of the global community. We have a real focus on collegiality and staff wellbeing.
Students at Thomas Knyvett College enjoy, and are reflective about, their learning. Teachers develop and explore the passions for their subjects. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which allows our students to thrive whatever their interests, and we also provide a wealth of enrichment opportunities beyond the curriculum. Ours is a school where students are celebrated and supported as individuals to have the very best experiences.
We are proud to ‘Bring out the Best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and therefore increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.
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