Cover Supervisor in Maldon

We are seeking to appoint a permanent full or part time Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within our collaborative cover team in our highly successful academy which holds a 'Good' Ofsted status. The cover team has a strong team working ethos and supports all faculties where excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. A departmental mentor will work with the appointee to support their development in their first year. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.

The core purpose of the role will include supervising classes across all areas and faculties in the academy and undertaking pre-set work in the short-term absence of teaching staff within both campuses determined by the day to day needs.

The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE (or grade 4) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, A levels and be confident and competent in using ICT. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications. Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.

• Support for Students
  • Supervise students engaged in learning activities
  • Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
  • Keep students on task and respond to general queries.
• Support for Teachers
  • Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson
  • Keep appropriate records as agreed with the teacher
  • Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Wider Contribution

  Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests and this would be discussed at the time of interview.

Annual salary for a Cover Supervisor will be in accordance with the academy Support Staff Pay Scale. This appointment is a full-time post for 38 weeks/annum, and 37 hours/week. It currently involves a salary of up to £30,025 pro-rata (Band 3 Point 21-25), however, actual salary offered will be £22,623 pro rata equivalent of point 21 including an allowance for holiday pay. Part time applications would be welcomed. Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of HR at d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form. This must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CV's or third-party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 23 February 2026

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 23 February 2026.

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.

Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us. Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses. Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.

Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.

If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy. We look forward to hearing from you!