Undershaw
Surrey
£27,202 - £29,172 per year
Salary:
£30,885-£33,122 (actual salary £27,202-29,172 pro-rata term time only)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 September 2025
Job overview
Cover Supervisor -FTC until 31/08/2026
Outstanding Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a Cover Supervisor
Hours: 08:20-4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 08:20-3:40pm Friday- Term Time only
Salary: Band 6 £30,885-£33,122 (actual salary £27,202-29,172 pro-rata term time only)
Do you want to work in an outstanding specialist provision where children are at the heart of everything you do?
Undershaw is a specialist setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, such as ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and medical vulnerabilities can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to fulfil the role of Cover Supervisor at Undershaw Specialist School in Hindhead. The successful candidate will be confident teaching and delivering lessons for short term or unplanned absence. At Undershaw we uphold the pastoral wellbeing of everyone within our school community as the central pillar of the education we provide. As a passionate and enthusiastic individual, you will be key to not only supporting the educational learning of our pupils but also to help them develop social skills, independence and grow their self-esteem.
Skills required:
* Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English & Maths
* QTS or HLTS qualification desirable
* Experience of working with young people
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to think creatively and problem solve.
* A great team player with a flexible "can-do" attitude
* Understanding or an interest in Special Needs Education Needs and Disabilities
* Patient, resilient and above all a great sense of humour
Undershaw can offer you:
* The opportunity to be part of an outstanding team
* Additional support and training to be the best you can be
* A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills
* Smart Clinic – Wellbeing services which includes funded physiotherapy sessions, virtual GP appointments and employee assistance programmes.
* Competitive NEST pension
We would be open to hearing from those with QTS/HLTA qualifications as well as those looking to pursue a career in teaching.
We do not accept CV's and applicants must complete the application form provided.
Interviews- week beginning 29th September. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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About Undershaw
Undershaw
Undershaw, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead
Surrey
GU26 6AQ
United Kingdom
Undershaw is a specialist setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs, such as ASD, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia and medical vulnerabilities can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
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