Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary; Job Roles: Other Support; Working Patterns: Full-Time; Application Deadline: Wednesday, 7th January 2026 Interview Date: TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date Expected Working Start Date: January 2026 Is a Shared Job: No About us Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision. It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally. In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child. At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you. What's in it for you? Avibrant and exciting place to work Afriendly and supportive environment Anexcellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications Thesupport of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. Awell-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. Anopportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme Cornwallis Academy are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who will make a positive impact to our students learning. This role is Monday to Friday 08:00-15:00, 32.5 hours per week, working term time only, 38 weeks per year. Main responsibilities include: Toundertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher Todevelop curricular knowledge as required by the school Toapply the school’s Behaviour Management Policy Toset homework previously prepared by the teacher Toundertake observations of the students and contribute to student records You will be required to cover all subjects as a floating teacher. We are seeking strong candidates with a high level of initiative and strong classroom management skills. You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and establish a rapport with young people. You will need to be flexible and able to work constructively as a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities. You may also be required to participate in development and training opportunities as and when they arise. For further details and responsibilities of what the role entitles please download the candidate pack. This is a great role for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching in coming years. Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr