Cover Supervisor
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 29 June 2023
Start date details
July/September 2023
Closing date
29 June 2023 at 2:29pm
Date listed
31 May 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full Time Position during Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,797 - £18,924 Pro Rata (£23,453 - £24,938)
Pay scale
- SAT 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
- School: The Whitstable School
- Salary: £17,797 - £18,924 Pro Rata (£23,453 - £24,938) SAT5
- Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 Weeks)
- Permanent; 32.5 hours per week.
Are you passionate about supporting children, recognising individual qualities and strengths, and aspiring to attain excellence in learning?
This post is designed to provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher or mentor. The job is not a teaching role but will require good classroom management skills as well as a confident personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine.
The successful candidate will need:
- A good standard of basic education;
- An NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent);
- 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
- Applicants will ideally have experience of providing support in the classroom, possibly as a Teaching Assistant, although other qualifications and personal / work experiences will be taken into account.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Information about the school
The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.
Why work for us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school.
In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
Excellent on site facilities;
Excellent CPD programme;
Being part of a highly successful Trust;
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
Cycle to Work Scheme;
Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
Employee Referral Recruitment incentive.
Further details about the role
Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be held before the published closing date. If you would like to visit TWS prior to application, please contact Mr Costley (Deputy Headteacher) via email dave.costley@swale.at
If you are interested in this post, please contact Natasha Kingsford, Office Manager at natasha.kingsford@swale.at or 01227 931300.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
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.
Interview Dates: 10th July 2023
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
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About The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Whitstable School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- natasha.kingsford@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natasha.kingsford@swale.at.
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