Working pattern: Term time plus inset days (39 weeks) Hours: 31.67 hours per week, Monday- Friday 0815-1515 (40 min break) Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): 18,866 per annum Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments We are looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor who, in the absence of the Class Teacher can cover lessons across a wide range of subjects. This includes delivering lessons in accordance with the work set by the Teacher/Subject Leader and also providing support for the SEN team. We are looking for someone who: has a drive for excellence and a desire to deliver lessons of an outstanding quality is highly organised, motivated and committed to the role has experience working in teaching or in providing support in the classroom is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high level of communication both internally and externally is flexible to the changing demands of the role is able to build positive working relationships with students has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently Please refer to the attached job description for full details. The Burgess Hill Academy At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community. Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth. Visit us: Home - The Burgess Hill Academy We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include: Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually. Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%. Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays. Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some Time for You to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing. Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded). Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues. Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a 2K loan to purchase a bicycle. Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme. Our commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306. Find out more For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Matt Talbot, Cover Manager, ma.talbot@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk Key dates Closing date: 15 June 2025 Interview date: 20 June 2025 Proposed start date: ASAP Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application