Cover Supervisor - Full-time

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-9999-189S
• Posted:03/07/2025
• Pay:£22,467 - £26,073 for 37 hours and 38 weeks
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:09/07/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 14 July 2025

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Are you someone who loves working with young people and making a difference in their learning journey?

Maritime Academy are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their new state of the art academy. This is an exciting opportunity to step into the classroom and support students, ensuring they stay on track with their learning, even when their regular teacher is away. Whether you’re an experienced cover supervisor or someone looking to gain teaching experience, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Supervising classes: You'll take the reins when the teacher is away, following pre-prepared lesson plans and keeping things running smoothly.
• Supporting students: Provide guidance to help them work through tasks, adjusting your approach to meet their unique needs.
• Boosting progress: Help students make strides in literacy and numeracy, and make sure their learning is always moving forward.
• Team player: Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to keep track of student progress and make sure everyone is reaching their potential.

What will you need to succeed?

• A passion for teaching and learning: Whether you’re experienced or new to this, if you have a love for helping students grow, you’ll fit right in.
• A positive attitude and energy: You’ll be the person who keeps things fun and engaging for our students while maintaining high standards.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the next generation of learners, build valuable experience, and work in a supportive, vibrant school environment.

What we can offer you:

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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