Job Description

Cover Supervisor

Permanent

Required As soon as possible

Part Time - up to 32.5 hours per week between 8.15am and 3.15pm

Term time only (39 weeks)

Grade C 25,186 - 26,244 fte pro rata per annum with the possibility of

Grade D 27,779 to 30,564 depending on qualification & experience

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide essential continuity of learning during teacher absence. This is a diverse and varied role across all curriculum areas with strong connections built throughout all departments.

A firm but non-confrontational approach towards discipline is essential, as are excellent communication skills. Experience of working with young people is desirable, although full training will be provided. Applicants need to have a good general education and be educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English. Graduates looking for future teaching careers will be considered.

Hounsdown is a popular, over-subscribed Hampshire school. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful.

Hounsdown School offer all staff

Private Health Cash Plan

Cycle Loan Scheme

Free counselling support

Respectful email policy

Fantastic CPD opportunities for all

Staff fitness sessions

Staff swimming

Excellent pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Exceptional Performance Bonus Scheme

Free Lunch on all INSET days

Long Service awards for all education staff

Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

Further details including a link to an online application form is available on the Recruitment section of our school website www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk. We do not accept CV's. We highly recommend that you read the recruitment pack attached to the advert prior to applying for more information.

As a school we welcome and encourage all applicants. We are unable to accept referrals via recruitment agents and therefore unable to contract on their terms and conditions. All candidates will be considered by the school as applying as a direct applicant and not via an agency referral.

Closing date: 12.00noon Friday 21 November 2025

Be the best that you can be

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,186.00-30,564.00 per year

Work Location: In person