The Opportunity

Kelvin Hall School is looking to appoint staff to our Cover Supervisor Team to complement the work of teachers. This role will mainly involve taking responsibility for providing cover and supervision for classes of pupils in the absence of the teacher, including the delivery of planned lessons and learning activities to support the progress of pupils.  

Should no cover be required, there will be other agreed duties to support the school, which may involve supporting pupils primarily with SEN, preparing and delivering learning activities to individuals or groups of SEN pupils.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for a committed practitioner to support and implement our strategies for working with students to overcome barriers to learning.  We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful in school.

The position demands high professional standards and experience of working with adolescents/young adults

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Next Steps

We recognise the importance of a visit when considering an application. Should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Alex Rey (PA to the Headteacher/SLT) via email at info@kelvinhall.net or telephone Kelvin Hall School on 01482 342229 to arrange this.  

Closing date: Wednesday 8th April 2026, 16:00pm 

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

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