Job Description

Cover supervisor (Full time/Part time) PLEASE APPLY VIA WEBSITE: https://www.kingethelbert.com/recruitment

Salary: KES - Grade 6 (8.30 am to 3.30 pm, term time only) 26,672 per annum,pro rata

Main responsibilities:

To supervise the students using the cover work left, in accordance with the school policy. To assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials used therein. To assist with the management of student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment. To respond to students about the work that has been set. To collect any work completed after the lesson and return it to an agreed person / place. To leave the room in good order at the end of the lesson. To supervise entry and departure of students in accordance with school policy. To record attendance at lessons in accordance with school policy. To collate a bank of supervision work in liaison with the relevant member of the teaching staff. To supervise pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required. To act as an examination invigilator, when required under the supervision of the examinations officer. To provide general clerical / administrative support for the school when not required elsewhere. To report back as appropriate using the school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class and any other issue arising.

Professional values and practice:

To contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school. To attend and participate in relevant meetings. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time including before and after school and at break times. To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures. To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities as may be required by the line manager or headteacher. To participate in training and other learning activities and an annual performance review as required.
King Ethelbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure & Barring Service and in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024), King Ethelbert School will undertake an online search via searches & social media platforms of publicly available information concerning all short-listed candidates.

How to Apply:

Via the Kent Teach website or the school website.

Closing Date:

Please apply as soon as possible but not later than

9am on Friday 23rd January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 26,672.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person