Cover Supervisor / Teaching Associate

King's Academy Bay House, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after Safer Recruitment checks have been completed

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,059.00 - £22,464.00 Annually (Actual) KGA Band 5, Point 6 - 9

Cover Supervisor / Teaching Associate job summary

Teaching Associate - King’s Academy Bay House

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the learning and experience of young people? This is an excellent opportunity to join King’s Academy Bay House as a Teaching Associate and play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across our large and successful secondary school.

As a Teaching Associate, you will primarily supervise classes during short-term teacher absence. Lessons and work will already be prepared by the class teacher, allowing you to focus on creating a calm, positive and purposeful learning environment. You will support students to remain engaged with their work, provide clear instructions and help maintain our high expectations for behaviour.

When cover is not required, you will have the opportunity to support colleagues across the school with a variety of classroom, practical and administrative activities. You may also support examinations and undertake duties across the school, providing you with a varied and rewarding role.

We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries and expectations. You will need to communicate effectively, give clear instructions and feel comfortable managing a classroom environment.

Previous experience of working in a school is not essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who can demonstrate strong communication skills, enthusiasm and the confidence to work effectively with students.

You will need:

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A calm, organised and professional approach.

• The confidence to manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour.

• A commitment to supporting the education, development and wellbeing of young people.

This role could be particularly suited to someone considering a future career in education or teaching. It offers valuable experience of working with different classes, subjects and age groups, giving you an insight into the varied and rewarding nature of working in a school.

At King’s Academy Bay House, you will become part of a supportive staff community, with opportunities for professional development and training. You will play an important part in both classroom learning and the wider life and ethos of the school.

If you are calm, organised and approachable, and have the enthusiasm and confidence to make a positive difference to young people, we would love to hear from you.

King’s Academies is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. King’s Academies pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.

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

King's Group Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS along with other employment checks. It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

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.

About King's Academy Bay House

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 2036 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Bay House website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bay-house-school

King's Academy Bay House School is proud to be part of the King's Group Academies Trust (KGA).

Here at King’s Academy Bay House we believe that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about fostering a lifelong love for learning. Our commitment to creating a happy environment is the cornerstone of our approach. We understand that happy students are engaged students, so we strive to make every day filled with enthusiasm, positivity, and encouragement. In this nurturing atmosphere, students not only learn but also discover their passions, talents, and a sense of belonging.

Success is a journey we embark on together. We provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment, guided by passionate educators who are dedicated to your achievements. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive academically and excel in the world beyond these walls. Through innovative teaching methods and personalised attention, we empower our students to reach their highest potential.

We are located in Gosport in the south east county of Hampshire. Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. Gosport benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities and has excellent transport links. As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature reserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to a scenic beach, perfect for outdoors types, runners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of the great outdoors.

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