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Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET - Telephone 01245 266766

Title of Post: Cover Supervisor
Start Dates: September 2024
Salary: Scale 5
Hours: 31.75
Weeks: Term time only + Inset Days
Contract Type: Full Time /Part Time
Contract Term: Permanent

Role
A brilliant opportunity has arisen and we are looking to appoint an able individual to
act as a Cover Supervisor at Hylands School. The post holder will act as a vital part of
our fantastic teaching team at Hylands in supporting the school to cover short term
teacher absence.
Enthusiasm and a sense of humour are seen as essential qualities in order to co-
ordinate the smooth-running of lessons whilst ensuring a positive learning
environment for students.
This vacancy may suit a graduate who is looking to gain some school experience
before applying for their teacher training. The school could then support you
with your teacher training application over the coming year.
The role requires someone who is experienced in working with children, has
energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise and a flexible
working approach. They will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong
written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced
DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from
all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race,
gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on
a flexible basis.

Information about the School

Hylands School is a happy and friendly school where the atmosphere is productive and supportive for students and staff alike. We aim to stretch and challenge all our students to fulfil their absolute potential and for our staff to feel professionally supported to be the best they can be.

We are a community school with a clear focus on the needs of every child so that they can achieve their potential. Our curriculum is broad and balanced across all years so that we can offer subjects that meet the needs of the students.