Cover Supervisor

The Role of the Cover Supervisor

To supervise classes in the absence of the timetabled teacher so that pupils can continue to receive teaching and learning to the standards of The Academy, Selsey. When not required to cover lessons you will be expected to provide dedicated administrative support for specific departments, TA and invigilate for exams.

About The Kemnal Academies Trust

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining The Kemnal Academies Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

About The Academy Selsey:

The Academy Selsey is a welcoming and ambitious 11–16 secondary school at the heart of the Selsey community, serving families across the Manhood Peninsula and the wider Chichester area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. Operating as a close-knit, inclusive, and supportive environment, it is a place where young people are inspired to live out our motto of "Pride in Excellence" and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, supported by modern, purpose-built facilities and dedicated colleagues

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor:

• To provide classroom cover for absent teachers as requested by allocation from the Cover Coordinator
• To manage and supervise classes of students and to present the work set by the absent teacher in order to enable students to continue to learn effectively
• To maintain good discipline of classes in your care and to implement the school’s Behaviour Policy where necessary
• To provide objective and accurate feedback to the returning teacher on the conduct of the lesson and to keep appropriate records as necessary
• To undertake Break Duties up to a maximum of 2 duties a week
• To take Tutor Groups in the absence of their Tutor and to attend assemblies and facilitate other tutor-based activities where appropriate
• Where classroom cover is not required to undertake activities at the direction of the Headteacher or other designated member of staff
• To undertake the invigilation of examinations where necessary
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of students. Feeding back to appropriate colleagues any concerns regarding students.

What We’re Looking For:

• An ability to communicate effectively with younger people, as well as deal with their basic emotional and practical needs;
• Having some knowledge or training in child development and learning;
• Being enthusiastic, dedicated and helpful;
• Experience in classroom management in the absence of a teacher
• Proficient use of ICT

As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:

• Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
• Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression

To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01243 602558 or

office@tas-tkat.org

Our Commitment

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.