Cover Supervisor in Tonbridge

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is looking to expand its dedicated team of Cover Supervisors who provide vital support across the academy during periods of teacher absence, including PPA cover, school trips, and short-term leave. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an additional Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as possible.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing classrooms, delivering instructions, and ensuring that students remain engaged with the work set by their class teachers. You will act as a supportive presence, answering general queries and providing essential feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour. This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to gain a deep understanding of a school's day-to-day operations. It is particularly well-suited for individuals considering Teacher Training in the near future, as the role allows you to explore a variety of subjects and classroom settings, significantly enhancing your professional experience.

Please note: Cover Supervisors are not responsible for planning lessons or the formal assessment of students' progress and development. Join us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and play a key role in maintaining our high standards of learning and student engagement.

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust, committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students, combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals.

With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.