Cover Supervisor

Job Introduction

Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday with some flexibility required. 

Requests for Part-time and Casual ‘Ad Hoc’ Contracts would also be considered 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: January 2025 or as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. It is an exciting time to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. We have strong links with parents/ carers and the local community to ensure that all students are supported to achieve their very best and leave the school as lifelong learners. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1163 students.

Ideally you will need to have had some experience of working with young people - although this is not essential - preferably in an educational setting, and have a real interest in supporting them to achieve their full potential. Working closely with our Cover Manager as part of our Cover Team, the main duties of this role will be to supervise students while they complete set work either in groups or classes in the absence of the teacher. 

The successful candidate must be educated to at least GCSE level (or equivalent) and have proven literacy and numeracy skills, having achieved Grade C, or above, in Maths and English.  Strong IT skills would also be advantageous.  The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness, initiative, good time management, and patience. This is an ideal role for those considering a future career in teaching or someone looking to consolidate their teaching experience following a teacher training course.   It would also suit retired teachers or those returning to teaching following a career break.

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• opportunities to further develop your skills;
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free, access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

For further details about what it is like working at The Hamble School, please go to the school website.

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher. 

To apply please visit Education Jobs South and click “Apply for this job”. New users of Education Jobs South will need to register an account – you may need to check your junk email folder for set up instructions and add no-reply@education-jobs.org.uk to your list of safe senders. To arrange a visit or to find out more about this vacancy, please contact Jenni Fradgley, HR Officer, at hr@thehambleschool.co.uk.  If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher. 

We look forward to receiving your application.  

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.