Cover Supervisor - Required September 2026 - Term Time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5401-411S
• Posted:05/06/2026
• Pay:£18,324.18 - £19,057.82 pa
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:22/06/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Cover Supervisor – Required for September 2026

Salary:  MNS Range 5

We are seeking a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join our team supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment for students. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a future career in education.

You will be required to deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, manage behaviour and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom environment. Good communication skills are therefore required. Previous experience of working with children is an advantage. Applicants must have evidence of a high standard of literacy and numeracy (i.e. GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 and above).

Hours are 31.25 per week. 8.15am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break daily) term time only.

Salary:  Currently £25,002.00 - £26,003.00 per annum – full time equivalent. As this position is term time only, the actual salary equates to £18,324.18 - £19,057.82 per annum.  Please note that salary reviews take place each September and as such the salary range quoted above is subject to an increase at that time.

Further details about the role are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

Why Join Us?

We have a welcoming and inclusive school community, supportive and collaborative leadership team with a strong commitment to inclusion and student success.  This role gives you the chance to play a key role in supporting students’ learning every day and is ideal experience for anyone considering a teaching career.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Alongside your salary the school currently contributes 20.5% (currently £3,756.46 - £3,906.85 per annum) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 22^nd June 2026 (8 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development within a supportive setting. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Heidi Lishman
• Address:Great Buckland , Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
• Telephone: (01622) 759036
• Email: lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 661707

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Cover Supervisor Job Description