Cover Supervisor - Goldwyn Folkestone (KSC £25,252 Pro Rata Plus SENA) - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Goldwyn School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-7041-393S
Posted:01/04/2025
Pay:KSC plus SENA
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:17/05/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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Based at Goldwyn School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent CT19 5BY

Goldwyn School are seeking experienced and hard working Cover Supervisors with an interest in developing their skills in teaching. If you didn’t want to take the QTS route but still feel you could offer our students your dedication and passion for education, we would be very interested to hear from you. We are able to consider full or part-time roles.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, and who can help us make a positive impact on a student’s life by helping them to achieve their full potential. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan in place and a range of needs including Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

Suitable candidates must be available Monday to Friday during the school term and you will be required to supervise whole classes during short-term absence of the teachers. You will also need to be able to use your initiative to support student learning throughout various classes and support classroom teachers when not required to cover lessons.

You will ideally

Have a degree and/or relevant experience of working in a school setting
Have recent experience of teaching or supporting in a classroom in the UK
Be able to show good behaviour and classroom management skills
Be happy to cover classes across the Key Stages
A commitment to young people and their education
A positive attitude and sense of humour
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A good team working ethic

Goldwyn students are of mixed and high ability (NC level 3-4 on entry) and as such are capable of achieving GCSE and other Level 2 qualifications in Year 11.

These posts are offered on Kent Scheme C (£25,252 - £26,262 per annum pro rata) plus SENA (£1484.97 per annum) and is for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only plus 5 staff development days). Actual salary range is £20,757 - £21,502.65 per annum including SENA

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Barry McGinn, Head of School: barry.mcginn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

Goldwyn School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References may be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Goldwyn School is a Kent Maintained Foundation Special School for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted (October 2022). We operate across five unique sites in Ashford and Folkestone, each offering a tailored educational pathway to meet the diverse and complex needs of our students.

We are an aspirational and inspirational school, committed to nurturing the potential of every young person. Our inclusive ethos is underpinned by research-led, trauma-informed, and nurturing practices, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our Sites: Each of our five sites offers a tailored educational pathway, ensuring that every student receives the support and opportunities they need to thrive: • Goldwyn Ashford - Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone - Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre - Leacon Road, Ashford (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus - Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) • Goldwyn Nurture Hub – School Lane, Hothfield, Ashford (TN26 1HA)

Our Vision and Values: Our school community is built on the vision: Aspire ∙ Empower ∙ Achieve. We promote a culture where every member of our community demonstrates: • Resilience - Overcoming barriers with creativity and independence • Empathy - Caring for ourselves and others, fostering respect and belonging • Aiming - Striving to reach our full potential • Commitment - Dedicated to success, growth, and opportunity • Heart - Passionate about making a difference, championing equality and inclusion

Why Work at Goldwyn? “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit.” - School Governor

At Goldwyn, our staff are our superpower. We believe that a supported and valued team is essential to delivering the best education for our students. Here’s what makes Goldwyn a great place to work:

• A values-driven culture that shapes everything we do • A strong, dynamic leadership team offering coaching and mentorship • A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and shared learning • A rich CPD programme, including accredited training and leadership development • A strong focus on staff wellbeing with initiatives like: - Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal advice, and more) - Free flu vaccinations - Free parking at all sites - Generous pension scheme - Kent Scheme Rewards

Leading the Way in SEMH Education As part of the KSENT Trust, Goldwyn staff benefit from opportunities to engage in practitioner research, school-to-school support, and national-level collaboration. We are proud to be at the forefront of SEMH education, shaping best practices and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kerry Greene
Address:Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT
Telephone: 01233 622958
Email: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

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