Unqualified Cover Supervisor - Multi-Site

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for? At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and caring for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you? To support the exciting expansion of Fair Ways education provision we are looking for a Multi‑Site Unqualified Cover Supervisor to work across all our education sites. Our students have complex and additional needs and are better suited to 1:1 or 2:1 learning with an individualised curriculum. They are often out of education for a long period of time and have exhausted placements elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a high standard of individualised lesson planning, delivery of lessons, marking of work and differentiation where appropriate.
• Supporting other staff members to deliver lessons and supervise activities both in school and within the community.
• Safeguarding students’ wellbeing in accordance with statutory requirements, including Fair Ways policies and Government legislation.
• Understanding how early life experiences can contribute to severe behaviour that challenges and applying appropriate strategies.
• Using our RiiSE training to deliver trauma‑informed responses through therapeutic and, where appropriate, physical intervention during times of crisis.

Shift pattern: 37.5 hours per week, term‑time only. The role is reactive to meet the staffing needs of each school (Totton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Swanwick). Mileage will be paid for travel undertaken during working hours beyond commuting distances.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification, ideally within education or social care, or a demonstrable amount of relevant experience.
• Experience working and supporting children in a SEN environment or a good level of transferable skills.
• Good knowledge of English and Maths.

Other requirements

• All candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a car.
• A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required; the disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
• Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role; all applicants must have evidence of right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Free staff lotteries with prizes such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers and fostering referral scheme vouchers.
• Holiday Accrual Scheme with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Simply Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Scheme, and Early Pay.
• Education Grant for accreditation up to master’s level and leadership courses.
• Well‑being initiatives, team‑building days, summer festivals, discounted gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Annual Staff Awards, Long Service Awards, pension scheme, Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Supportive and inclusive community.

We can’t wait to meet you! If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to embark on an incredible journey, please apply today to help shape brighter futures.