Cover Supervisor
King Charles I School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 36 hours p/w, term time only plus the school training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale TA3 (7-17) (£26,403- £31,022) pro-rata to term time working
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Interested in becoming a teacher or working in pastoral care?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at King Charles I School. This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in teaching or a career in pastoral care and behaviour management. As part of your role, you will gain valuable whole-class experience and build a strong foundation that can support future progression, for the right candidate, onto one of the many routes to Qualified Teacher Status through our Haybridge SCITT or onto a career as a behaviour manager or achievement leader.
The successful candidate will:
§ work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.
§ supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
§ supervise the school breakfast and homework club on one of our sites
§ provide 1:1 or small group interventions (where applicable)
The post is permanent, 36 hours per week, term time only plus the school training days. Salary Scale TA 3 (point range 7-17) (£26,403- £31,022) pro-rated to term time only working. King Charles I School is split site school and the successful candidate will be expected to travel between the two sites (approx. 2 minutes via car).
This role reports to a member of SLT.
This vacancy is also open to a further recruitment payment of £500 (payable after 6 months of service) if you are recommended to us by a current member of staff, as part of our Recommend a Friend scheme.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:
§ Pathways into teaching through the Haybridge SCITT
§ Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
§ Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays
§ Salary sacrifice cycle scheme
§ Access to annual flu jabs
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Comprehensive CPD
§ Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools
§ Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Four Stones Gateway Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Charles I School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Charles I School website
- Email address
- smoore@thefourstonesmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01562 512880
King Charles I School is an excellent secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. We are one of the highest performing schools in Worcestershire, with a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.
At King Charles I School, we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character, and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our values of Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity ensure all students are equipped with the skills and mind-set they need in life. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking, and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best.
We are proud to be part of Four Stones Gateway Trust and as such have high expectations of both our students and staff and respect the traditional values of hard work, good manners, and self-discipline. Learning is at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that learning can be challenging and so we focus on supporting students to become resilient and confident individuals who always try their best and understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process and ultimately helps us to improve.
Arranging a visit to King Charles I School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smoore@thefourstonesmat.co.uk.
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