Cover Supervisor
1. £26,319 - £28,004 FTE (£22,738 - £24,193 pro rata)
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: ASAP
4. Close Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2025
5. The Holmesdale School
6. £26,319 - £28,004 FTE (£22,738 - £24,193 pro rata) - SAT C
7. 37 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
8. Permanent
9. Interview Dates: As Soon As Possible
We are seeking a passionate, adaptable, and proactive individual to become a vital part of our school community as a Cover Supervisor.
We believe the right mindset and personal qualities are as important as experience, and we are looking for these key attributes:
10. Empathetic and Observant: You effortlessly connect with children, building trust and providing empathetic support. You're attentive, quickly noticing changes in behaviour or understanding, and can adapt your approach to individual needs.
11. Collaborative and Proactive: You excel at teamwork, communicating openly with colleagues, and anticipating needs. You take initiative, ensuring the classroom runs smoothly and resources are ready.
12. Organised & Meticulous: You're meticulous with records and organisation, valuing accuracy and confidentiality. You handle immediate problems with a calm, composed approach.
13. Growth-Oriented and Inclusive: You're a lifelong learner, eager to develop your skills, stay current with best practices, and champion equality and diversity in all interactions.
Key purpose of the role:
Under guidance, you'll be instrumental in implementing learning programmes for individuals and groups, including those with specialist needs, while supporting lesson planning, evaluation, and classroom management. You'll monitor student progress and provide invaluable feedback, alongside maintaining accurate and confidential student records. A key part of your role will be building strong relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and positive behaviour, and providing cover supervision for classes when needed to ensure a constructive environment. You'll also be vital in supporting literacy and numeracy activities and implementing specialist programmes.
The Holmesdale School fosters a positive culture that emphasises strong relationships, high aspirations, and a commitment to excellence. Staff and students work collaboratively in an inclusive, safe, and exciting learning environment. We place learning and personal development at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
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Additional benefits include:
14. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
15. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
16. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
17. Access to training and development
18. On-site Parking
19. Enhanced Maternity Pay
20. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
21. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
22. Cycle to Work scheme
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.