Cover Supervisor

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is looking to expand its dedicated team of Cover Supervisors who provide vital support across the academy during periods of teacher absence including PPA cover school trips and short-term leave.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an additional Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as this role you will be responsible for overseeing classrooms delivering instructions and ensuring that students remain engaged with the work set by their class teachers. You will act as a supportive presence answering general queries and providing essential feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour.

This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to gain a deep understanding of a schools day-to-day operations. It is particularly well-suited for individuals considering Teacher Training in the near future as the role allows you to explore a variety of subjects and classroom settings significantly enhancing your professional experience.

Please note: Cover Supervisors are not responsible for planning lessons or the formal assessment of students progress and development.

Join us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge and play a key role in maintaining our high standards of learning and student engagement.

This is a permanent opportunity working 31.67 hours per week term time 1 week inset. The working hours are 8:30am - 3:20pm Monday - Friday. We are also able to consider 3 or 4 days per week for the right candidate. If you wish to work part-time please state this within your application.

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a thriving high-performing school community built on strong values of integrity courage and imagination. With a rich legacy from Hayesbrook Academy and a growing co-educational intake we offer a nurturing inclusive environment where every student is known supported and challenged to succeed.

Our small school model creates a culture of high expectations exceptional behaviour and strong relationships - recognised by Ofsted in 2022 which praised our students exceptional behaviour and attitudes and highlighted our relentless focus on raising standards. Staff are proud to work here and benefit from a collaborative supportive culture and clear commitment to professional growth.

With disruption-free classrooms a digital curriculum and a strong academic and pastoral ethos we equip students with the knowledge values and skills to thrive in the modern world. Whether youre starting out or looking for your next challenge youll be joining a team united by purpose - driven to make a lasting difference.

Join us on our mission to shape the future with imagination and integrity. To find out more about Leigh Academy Tonbridge please click here.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.