Cover Supervisor in Chichester

To supervise classes in the absence of the timetabled teacher so that pupils can continue to receive teaching and learning to the standards of The Academy, Selsey. When not required to cover lessons you will be expected to provide dedicated administrative support for specific departments, TA and invigilate for exams.

About The Academy Selsey: The Academy Selsey is a welcoming and ambitious 11–16 secondary school at the heart of the Selsey community, serving families across the Manhood Peninsula and the wider Chichester area. Operating as a close-knit, inclusive, and supportive environment, it is a place where young people are inspired to live out our motto of "Pride in Excellence" and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, supported by modern, purpose-built facilities and dedicated colleagues.

• To provide classroom cover for absent teachers as requested by allocation from the Cover Coordinator.
• To manage and supervise classes of students and to present the work set by the absent teacher in order to enable students to continue to learn effectively.
• To maintain good discipline of classes in your care and to implement the school’s Behaviour Policy where necessary.
• To provide objective and accurate feedback to the returning teacher on the conduct of the lesson and to keep appropriate records as necessary.
• To undertake Break Duties up to a maximum of 2 duties a week.
• To take Tutor Groups in the absence of their Tutor and to attend assemblies and facilitate other tutor-based activities where appropriate.
• Where classroom cover is not required to undertake activities at the direction of the Headteacher or other designated member of staff.
• To undertake the invigilation of examinations where necessary.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of students, feeding back to appropriate colleagues any concerns regarding students.

• An ability to communicate effectively with younger people, as well as deal with their basic emotional and practical needs.
• Having some knowledge or training in child development and learning.
• Being enthusiastic, dedicated and helpful.
• Experience in classroom management in the absence of a teacher.
• Proficient use of ICT.

As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust, supportive leadership with a focus on continuous improvement, a generous Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, family-friendly leave policies, and tailored CPD for ongoing professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.