Cover Supervisor

Thank you for your interest in the role of Cover Supervisor at Edge Grove. The role includes managing classes and supporting pupils during the short term absence of a teacher. This will involve working across the school (Early Years to Year 8) and requires someone with a flexible approach and positive attitude. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, and a commitment to supporting pupils to achieve the highest levels of academic success. The role would suit someone keen to gain valuable classroom experience prior to embarking on a teaching career or a proactive individual with other relevant experience. We are keen to find a dynamic, committed and hard-working individual regardless of their current level of experience. Full training will be provided as well as the opportunity to discuss future development.

The School seeks to employ an inspiring, child-centred and dynamic individual who will work collaboratively and proactively to celebrate and promote the excellence of Edge Grove’s Mission, its core Values and its pupils’ remarkable progress and outcomes. 

Edge Grove School Trust Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. 

The full policy on Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure and the Data Protection Privacy Notice (Recruitment) are available on our website and should be read before making your application.

Please refer to the ‘Notes for Applicants’ page in the Application for Employment and ensure that you are aware of your responsibilities relating to the declaration of criminal convictions and cautions, as well as periods of more than 3 months living and/or working overseas for any position within the school. The School is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments please let us know at application stage if you have any special requirements. 

Please complete an application form which can be found on the About Us / Job Vacancies page on our www.edgegrove.com. Please email the completed form and accompanying letter addressed to Mr Balfour, Head, to hr@edgegrove.com. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th April by 9am. Applications must arrive prior to the closing date and time. CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place shortly after. However, we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date and we encourage early applications.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback except to those candidates who are invited to interview.