Job Description

About Us

COVER SUPERVISOR (Fixed Term)

NJC GRADE 4/5 dependent on experience 25,583 to 26,824(FTE) Pro rata for 19.5 hours per week - 11,616 - 12,179 Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days, 19.5 hours per week

The main function of this post is to supervise classes for teachers who are absent. Other duties may include exam invigilation and administrative tasks, for example, assisting with displays. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, well organised and good interpersonal skills with adults and students and be confident in dealing with young people. Good time management and excellent organisational skills are required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supervision of classes in Years 7 - 11 in the planned absence of the class teacher Ensuring that the lesson objectives are met and that work set is completed Establishing and maintaining a constructive, purposeful and safe working atmosphere Promoting and reinforcing the school's values

Knowledge/Skills:

Good literacy and numeracy as well as a broad interest in the Secondary curriculum An interest in and an understanding of how young people learn Able to form positive relationships with school students while exercising authority in the classroom Sound judgement in the classroom An ability to understand broad issues in an educational context Good IT skills

We can offer you:

The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward-thinking school A friendly and supportive environment A DfE Behaviour Hub Lead School and appropriate CPD opportunities The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents Free well-being and medical support cover The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT

If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links provided on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the school by phoning 01903 237864. Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website.

Completed applications should be sent to Mr Adrian Cook at vacancies@sdetrust.net.

Closing date for applications is

Monday 3 November at 9am.

Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received

Interviews will be held on Friday 7 November 2025

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. We will also complete a Social Media check in line with KCSIE best practice Clearance will be obtained before employment commences.



South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR

We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools

Job Details

Salary:

NJC GRADE 4/5 dependent on experience 25,583 to 26,824(FTE), Pro rata for 19.5 hours per week - 11,616 - 12,179

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Pattern:

19.5 hours per week plus 5 INSET days

Location:

Worthing High School South Farm Road Worthing West Sussex

Interviews:

Friday 7 November 2025

Further Information

Worthing High School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to vacancies@sdetrust.net.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01903 237864

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01233.




Job Reference: SCHO01233