Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor – Required 1st September 2026
Full time/Part time
Salary – KSE £29,167-£30,934 (FTE)
Wrotham School is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to work as part of a team and cover for absent staff.
The successful candidate will be required to supervise whole classes undertaking pre-prepared activities provided by a teacher during short-term absence. You will be educated at GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, with the ability to apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment. You must have the ability to work calmly under pressure, whilst being able to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations. Previous experience in teaching would be desirable but experience in cover supervision or classroom work in schools will also be considered.
Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Please apply by completing the application form attached
Please send all completed applications to bsanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close the post early if a suitable applicant can be appointed.Application Form Support Staff CET
Applications
Please apply by completing one of the application forms below and by writing a letter of no more than one side explaining what skills and attributes you have that would make you the best person for this job.
Please email your application to Ben Sanchez: BSanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
Teaching Staff Application Form – Download
Support Staff Application Form – Download
Equal opportunities employer
Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
Contact Wrotham School
We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.
We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Ben Sanchez.
