Hours of work: 16.25 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 12 Months
Closing date: 9am Friday 17 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cavendish Education Trust
Cavendish Primary School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.
COVER SUPERVISOR – CAVENDISH SCHOOL – PRIMARY PHASE
16.25 hours per week (Preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday PM = 2.5 Days)
39 weeks term time incl INSET days
Single Status Grade 5 Points 12-13, Salary £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata
Actual Pay £9,860 - £10,017
Fixed Term (1 year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025 @ 9am
Interview date: Thursday 23 October 2025
NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor with an interest in supporting pupils' learning in our Primary Phase.
The Head of Phase is looking for highly motivated, committed professionals who are passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our exciting all-through status. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.
This school offers:
* A permanent Primary Cover Supervisor role
* A strong and visionary leadership
* To be part of a vibrant community
* To be part of an exciting new environment in our all-through campus.
* A grading of 'outstanding' by Ofsted 2025
* Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests
* Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing
* Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn
The ideal candidate will:
* Inspire, challenge and motivate our pupils
* Establish and maintain high standards
* Bring the curriculum alive through inspirational learning
* Have the ability to think outside of the box
* Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.
* Have a commitment to personal and professional development
* Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues
The job role consists of:
* To have an oversight of learning whilst providing whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher.
* To work within a team and liaise with all staff as appropriate.
* To manage the learning environment and resources.
* Undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher
Our children deserve the very best. If you offer creativity and integrity with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils, we would love to hear from you
Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process
We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.