Job Introduction
Grade: HCC Grade D
Hours: 37 hours - 8am to 4pm (Mon – Thurs) and 8am to 3.30pm (Fri) – 30 minutes lunch
Term Time only (39 + 1 week)
Salary: HCC Grade D FTE £25,628 - £28,326 Actual £22,483.68 - £24,850.56
Swanmore College is a popular, successful, and highly regarded Secondary school set in a rural location.
Are you considering a career change? Thinking of working with young people? Perhaps contemplating teaching as a possible career in the future, then this role may be for you.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Cover Supervisor to start as soon as possible, to undertake the supervision of classes in the absence of teachers, provide support for teaching staff and after college clubs and covering as Learning Mentor/Teaching Assistant when required.
This person will contribute to the positive ethos of the College and must demonstrate the following attributes: -
- An ability to work on their own initiative
- Educated to GCSE level with proficiency in Maths and English
- Experience of working in a school environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Experience in a teaching/learning/child support working environment
- Good communication skills and an ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
We would be very happy to accept applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching in September 2025, or beyond. A Senior Cover Supervisor post is a rewarding profession that gives great insight into school life for prospective teachers. As the lead school for The Rural Schools Alliance Teaching School, we are perfectly placed to provide development opportunities to ensure a successful Teacher Training application.
What Swanmore College can offer you:
- Free on-site parking
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
- Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga and Football
- Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco
- Free refreshments and fresh fruit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home
The role profile, Support Staff application form and equalities monitoring form can all be found on our website for download at www swanmore-school.co.uk/about/vacancies . Your completed forms should be sent to Mrs M Smith, HR Officer at the following email address: recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk
Please note, we may interview candidates who meet our criteria as soon as we receive applications, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a successful candidate be appointed.
Closing date: Noon Tuesday 5 November 2024
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.
