Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Contract: Fixed - Term 1 Year

School: Chatham Grammar

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / Term time only

Start Date: ASAP

About this Role
The University of Kent Academies Trust is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Trust as Cover Supervisors, based primarily at Chatham Grammar, where your main duties will take place. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising classes during short-term teacher absences, whether planned or unexpected. On occasion, you may also be required to provide cover at Brompton Academy.

You will facilitate students’ learning by supporting pre-set activities, responding to students’ questions, and managing classroom behaviour in line with Trust policies. This is a fixed- term contract, full-time, term-time position.

To succeed in this role, you should be well organised, confident, and a strong team player. While prior classroom experience is desirable, it is not essential. We value flexibility, resilience, good numeracy and literacy skills, and effective communication.

About our Trust

The University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT) is an established multi academy trust (MAT) that has two secondary academies, Chatham Grammar and Brompton Academy. Chatham Grammar is a selective year 11 - 19 girls academy and Brompton Academy is a year 11 - 19 mixed comprehensive. In addition to the two secondary schools, UKAT offers a unique educational provision called the UKAT Sixth Form which is shared across the two academies.

The Trust works creatively and collaboratively across all learning platforms, driving a distinct culture and ethos that encourages growth and performance in a dynamic and equitable way for all students and the wider community.

UKAT offers all students a unique educational experience where students feel inspired, enthused, encouraged, supported and nurtured to reach above and beyond their learning milestones.

We are ambitious and courageous, as we want young people to aspire to reach their goals and aspirations beyond any limitations they might perceive to exist.

How to Apply

Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

For all enquiries, please contact the UKAT Recruitment Coordinator.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the Trust will also conduct a one-time online search for shortlisted candidates. This helps identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the selection process. This search will be carried out by trained staff members, and no adverse judgement will be made for candidates with limited or no online footprint.