• The Holmesdale School
• £25,462 - £27,010 FTE (£20,511 - £21,758 Pro Rata) - SAT C
• 8am-3.30pm (35 mins per day lunch)
• Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days

Cover Supervisors oversee work that has been set in accordance with school policy and are expected to manage the behaviour of students throughout the lesson. If you have experience with working with children and are confident in managing and maintaining a focused environment, you will excel in working as part of this team. This job allows for a large amount of autonomy in the classroom and would suit a person looking for an exciting and rewarding job, possibly before embarking further in a career in teaching.

The successful candidate would need:
• A good standard of basic education;
• An NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent experience;
• Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment;
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.

Experience of supervising group work and supporting students with special needs will be an advantage but not essential.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

Additional benefits include:
● Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
● Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
● Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
● Access to training and development
● On-site Parking
● Enhanced Maternity Pay
● Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
● Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
● Cycle to Work scheme

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Louise Bates, Office Manager to the Headteacher at louise.bates@swale.at or 01634 240416.
Applications should be made by submitting a completed application form to louise.bates@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
Application Form can be found through the application link.

Interview Dates: ASAP

Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

The Holmesdale School may complete an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.