Cover Supervisor - The Thomas Hardye School

Posted on 09 July 2025
Applications close on 13 August 2025

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All Locations:

Dorchester

Salary Details:

£18,449 annual salary

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

School Support Staff

Employer:

Wessex MAT

Job Working Pattern:

Term time only

Closing time of advert

Noon

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Cover Supervisor - The Thomas Hardye School

About the role

31.5 hours per week

We are seeking to appointment a cover supervisor who will be responsible for supervising lessons during the short-term absence of the normal class teacher. You will be required to cover any subject, but work will be set in advance. Previous experience of working in the classroom would be an advantage but training and support will be provided. The post may be of interest for those wishing to gain experience prior to a career in teaching. You will work under the direct supervision of the School Attendance Manager.

We require someone with:

A genuine interest in young people and their learning
The ability to communicate clearly and confidently
Flexibility and a sense of humour
Qualifications at least to Level 2 or the equivalent

The ability to cover physical education lessons would be an advantage.

If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mr Richard Nicholls, Deputy Headteacher: [email protected]

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, ([email protected]) by the deadline, Wednesday 13^th August.

Interviews will take placed on Wednesday 20th August. You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.

Further Information

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

About Us

We can offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country
The opportunity to progress and build a career in a growing Multi Academy Trust
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme, on-site nursery, and subsidised gym membership for the sports complex next door.

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