Cover Supervisor

We are looking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to relate well to young people. You will join our fantastic team of committed and effective Cover Supervisors, working closely with them and other colleagues to support students’ learning. You will report to the Cover Manager each day, and your duties will include supervising a whole class to undertake set work/activities, maintaining good order and managing behaviour constructively in accordance with the school’s policies.

As a Cover Supervisor your main responsibilities will be to:

• Supervise classes across the curriculum in the event of a teacher absence.
• Ensure that pupils are engaging in pre-planned work.
• Manage pupil behaviour to create a safe and positive learning environment.
• Liaise with other staff members in regard to work being set and ensure you have all suitable resources.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil attendance, engagement, and completion of work tasks.

KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community.  The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

Early applications are welcome

Closing Date for applications is 4pm on Friday 27 September 2024

Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.