Cover Supervisor in Chichester

About Us

At Chichester High School we are committed to delivering a high-quality education to all our pupils whilst excelling in the delivery of pastoral care and providing an inspiring enrichment programme for all of our students, as recently highlighted in our \’Good\’ Ofsted judgement. Our students go on to maximise their potential and achieve both academic and vocational excellence in their chosen routes when they leave at the end of Year 11, many continuing at the school in our \’Outstanding\’ Sixth Form.

Job Details

Cover Supervisor

Salary: £27,254 FTE (Actual £23,061)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + Inset Days

Location: Chichester High School, Kingsham Road, Chichester

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking to recruit a Cover Supervisor who will be able to provide regular cover for teaching staff in the event of short-term absence. The successful candidate will be able to effectively supervise classes across all year groups and departments. As well as contribute to the maintenance of academy administration and having responsibility for learning areas beyond the classroom.

The Cover supervisor will:

• Have high standards of expectation and deliver lively and engaging lessons from existing plans, responding to pupils needs accordingly and in line with academy policy.
• Promote positive values and attitudes, managing the behaviour of pupils under your supervision at all times in line with academy\’s behaviour policy.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn.
• Undertake a range of duties to contribute to the effective operation of the academy when not undertaking cover supervision.

In return, we can offer you:

• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children\’s education,
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• Free parking on school site
• DAS Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Eye Tests at Specsavers
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Wider Wallet (our employee discount site).

Further Information

Chichester High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and complete the application form via the TKAT website:

When completing the application form, ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please submit your electronic form via the TKAT website.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: Please do not select the \’Apply online\’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

LOCATION

Chichester area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education – School Support

CLOSING DATE

09 January 2026