Cover Supervisor
The Holmesdale School, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 34.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 staff development days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,462 - £27,010
Actual salary
- £20,511 - £21,758 Pro Rata
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT C)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cover Supervisors oversee work that has been set in accordance with school policy and are expected to manage the behaviour of students throughout the lesson. If you have experience with working with children and are confident in managing and maintaining a focused environment, you will excel in working as part of this team. This job allows for a large amount of autonomy in the classroom and would suit a person looking for an exciting and rewarding job, possibly before embarking further in a career in teaching.
The successful candidate would need:
- A good standard of basic education;
- An NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent experience;
- Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment;
- The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.
Experience of supervising group work and supporting students with special needs will be an advantage but not essential.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.
Additional benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Louise Bates, Office Manager to the Headteacher at louise.bates@swale.at or 01634 240416.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to louise.bates@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
Interview Dates: ASAP
Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
The Holmesdale School may complete an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holmesdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Holmesdale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- louise.bates@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01634 240416
Arranging a visit to The Holmesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.bates@swale.at.
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