Cover Supervisor

COVER SUPERVISOR – Fixed Term for 1 Year, Term Time Only, 32.5 hours per week

Required for September 2020, LGA Pay Scale 5, Point 12-17 £21,589-£23,836 per annum.   Actual pro rata salary £17,118-£18,899 per annum. The hours of work are 32.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.15pm (term time only).   The actual starting salary for the successful candidate is £17,118 per annum.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who will supervise a group of pupils during the short term absence of a teacher to ensure that pupils carry out a pre-prepared lesson, maintain good order and to keep pupils on task, responding to questions and generally assisting pupils to undertake set activities to support our pupils’ learning.  The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team or on their own under the direction of the Assistant Head and Cover Manager.  The role involves supervising pupils during cover lessons and supporting the Cover Manager with administration tasks. Please also refer to the detailed job description.

The successful candidates will

• Have experience in working in a school environment

• Have qualifications relating to working with children

• Have good organisation and communication skills 

• Be a team player 

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining our team, please download the application pack/application form also available on our school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/   If you have any questions, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA via email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school of 1050 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27.   The school is rapidly improving, at an exciting stage of change and development and aims to become Outstanding.  

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

BRIGHTON & HOVE SCHOOLS – Taking Action for Equality

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.