Cover Supervisor - Full-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-138T
• Posted:19/02/2024
• Pay:Kent Range 5
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:04/03/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 04 March 2024

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We wish to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and dedicated team.  The job involves supervising work that has been set for short-term absences using material supplied.  Other duties may involve supervising private study, assisting teachers in the classroom, and in other areas of the school as directed by the Assistant Headteacher who oversees cover or by the Headteacher.  Full training will be provided to the successful candidate. This is also an ideal opportunity for potential teaching candidates to gain experience before making a training application.  We are looking for a proactive, confident and reliable candidate with excellent organisational and communication skills. 

St Simon Stock Catholic School students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Simon Stock Catholic School.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School:

• A friendly, supportive and caring working environment for staff and students, where we ‘Work with Love’
• Excellent behaviour where students are expected to be ‘Ready, Responsible and Respectful’
• A research-informed approach to curriculum design and assessment
• Fully planned and resourced schemes of work for KS3 and 4
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each term
• Opportunities to complete external qualifications
• Kent Rewards Scheme
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme

For ease of applying we are also happy to accept applications directly via Kent Teach.

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact hr@ssscs.co.uk.  

Closing date for applications:  4 March 2024

Interviews to be held on: Week commencing 4 March 2024

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

This vacancy may close before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants.

Information about the school

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kat Bargiel - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622754551
• Email: kbargiel@ssscs.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Application Pack