Cover Supervisor - Term Time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-6913-614S
  • Posted:18/03/2025
  • Pay:FST Grade E £17,760-£19,581 (£24,140-£25,102 FTE)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:21/05/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Cornwallis Academy are seeking to appoint a cover supervisor who will make a positive impact to our students learning. This role is Monday to Friday 08:00-15:00, 32.5 hours per week, working term time only, 38 weeks per year. This role is initially fixed term until the end of the academic year, with review in July to assess need.

Main responsibilities include:

To undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher

To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school

To apply the school’s Behaviour Management Policy

To set homework previously prepared by the teacher

To undertake observations of the students and contribute to student records

You will be required to cover all subjects as a floating teacher. We are seeking strong candidates with a high level of initiative and strong classroom management skills. You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and establish a rapport with young people. You will need to be flexible and able to work constructively as a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities. You may also be required to participate in development and training opportunities as and when they arise.

 

For further details and responsibilities of what the role entails please download the job description. This is a great role for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching in coming years.

 

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 741866

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.