64 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    2 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 2 DAYS PER WEEK – 12 HOUR 5 DAYS PER WEEK – 30 HOURS

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

GRADE 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a responsible, well-organised person to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.

You will be required to have the necessary skills to manage classroom activities and be concerned for student progress during the period of supervision.

Recent successful experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar position within an educational environment would be desirable.

5 GCSE’s Grade C or equivalent to include English and Maths is essential

This role provides excellent career progression for someone considering training to become a teacher

What the school offers its staff

XS 10.7 COVER SUPERVISOR

TERM TIME ONLY, PLUS ONE INSET DAY

GRADE 6

FULL TIME & PART TIME CONSIDERED

2 DAYS PER WEEK – 12 HOUR - £7,101 pro rated per annum

5 DAYS PER WEEK – 30 HOURS - £17,754 pro rated per annum

PAY AWARD PENDING

PERMANENT POSITION

START DATE – JANUARY 2027

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

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Application booklet Cover Supervisor 2026.pdf - 1.67 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Purbeck School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1022 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
The Purbeck School website
Email address
charris@purbeck.wessex.ac
Phone number
01929 550077
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-purbeck-school

The Purbeck School is a wonderful place to work. Over the past three years we have grown to be a very successful school with excellent results placing us comfortably in the top 20% of schools nationally.

We have high expectations of our staff and students and work around the key principles of kindness, aspiration, and perseverance. We are looking for committed people who care passionately about education and the welfare and progress of students. This is also an incredibly supportive and friendly school with a very caring pastoral team.

Arranging a visit to The Purbeck School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charris@purbeck.wessex.ac.

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