Job Description

Cover Supervisor

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Posted on 12 December 2025
Salary Actual Annual Salary range 23,251 - 24,817 Contract Term Time - Permanent Closing Date Apply by 8 January 2026

Location

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Blatchington Mill School, Nevill Avenue, Hove






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45873
Positions available 1
Working hours 32.5
Closing date 8 January 2026
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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32.5 hrs pw, term-time only

(work 39 weeks/paid 47.36 weeks)

NJC/LGA Scale 5 - SCP 13 - 17

Annual Salary Range 29,064 - 31,022

Actual Annual Salary Range 23,251 to 24,817

Blatchington Mill School wishes to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our skilled and experienced team.


This is an exciting time to join this successful and popular large secondary school.


The cover supervisors are required to work across the school to support teaching and learning and to encourage students to continue to exhibit 'Brilliant Blatch Behaviour'.

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date

: As soon as possible

About the role

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We seek organised individuals with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to supervise groups of students, delivering cover lessons as prepared by teachers. The successful candidates will be able to maintain good order and keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting students to undertake set activities.


If you are interested in the role and would like to be part of our team, please access the school website for further details and an application form:

https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/cover-supervisor-permanent/


Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

Closing date

: Thursday, 8th January 2026 - Midday

Interview date:

Week commencing 19th January 2026

How to apply

: Please return completed applications via email to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk addressed to Amanda Brasington, PA to the Headteacher.

Telephone

: (01273) 736244

Website

: www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk

Additional information

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Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.


Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.