At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and support students in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join a thriving Multi Academy Trust with a commitment to student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and inspire future generations.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and strong classroom management skills.
The predicted salary is between 22791 - 24841 £ per year.
Start date: 01/09/2026
Contract details:
- Permanent
- 33.5 Hours per Week
- 39 Weeks per Year
- Grade 5, SCP 7-11
- Annual Salary - £22,791 - £24,841 (pay award pending)
- Actual Annual Salary - £20,019 - £21,819 (pay award pending)
About Us
We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands. Kinver High School is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Cover Supervisor to join our 'warm and welcoming school'. The ideal candidate will share our student‑centred values and be an engaging and proactive teacher with a passion for lifelong learning. You must firmly believe and be driven to ensure that every student, regardless of starting point, can achieve success, enjoy school, and be engaged with wider school life, to become the best that they can be. The candidate should be an outstanding classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will build on current developments within the school, Trust and nationally, to continue to improve outcomes and raise aspirations for all students.
Role Summary
Your role involves regulated activity with children on a daily basis, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We will require you to complete an online DBS if you are appointed. An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles). It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.
As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Recruitment Process
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre‑employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.
Additional Information
Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 @ 9am. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews date to be confirmed. Please contact Tyler Brooks, HR Support Officer, tbrooks@invictus.education to request further details.
Cover Supervisor employer: Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Kinver High School and Sixth Form is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a commitment to high educational standards and student success, employees benefit from ongoing development opportunities and a strong sense of community. Located within the Invictus Education Trust, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying competitive remuneration and a positive work culture.
Contact Details:
Kinver High School and Sixth Form Recruitment Team
