Smithdon High School are looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide high quality supervision of classes across the curriculum in the absence of the teacher, ensuring that pupils are engaged in pre-set work providing assistance as appropriate, managing pupil behaviour and ensuring a safe environment.
* Salary: Scale E, Point 7 £13.26/hour - approx £18,751/year (£25,584/year FTE based on a 37 hour week) Please note that salary will be pro-rata.
* Hours: 32.5 hrs/week, 38 weeks/year (term time only)
* Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
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Responsibilities will include:
* To cover lessons for teachers who are absent or otherwise occupied (e.g. undertaking training). To work under the direction of a teacher to implement set work (which will always be provided), manage classes, monitor lesson progress, and assist pupils as appropriate.
* To supervise pupils sitting examinations, ensuring that the examinations comply with Examination Boards’ regulations.
* To assist teachers in supervising school visits and ensuring the health and safety of pupils on such visits.
* To provide technical and administrative support for the academic, pastoral and administrative systems of the school. To cover or support Year Managers.
* To undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Headteacher.
A full can be found below
Closing Date for Applications: 20th June 2025
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: To be arranged
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.