Thornden School are seeking an outstanding individual to join our successful support staff department as a Cover Supervisor. Thornden is an oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area with just over 1470 students on roll. We have an ambitious ethos based on high expectations for all. Our students are proud of their academic and wider achievements, having a belief in their own success and ability to succeed, which continues beyond our school with a high percentage of Thornden students excelling at local colleges and, at further and higher education.
Salary: Grade D £27,779 - £30,563 FTE (Actual £17,735.16 - £19,512.60)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:30 – 15:00 (part hours will also be considered – please specify)
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Working weeks per year: 39
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher
Start date: Monday 6th October 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025, midday
Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
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Thornden is an oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area with just over 1470 students on roll. We have an ambitious ethos based on high expectations for all. Our students are proud of their academic and wider achievements, having a belief in their own success and ability to succeed, which continues beyond our school with a high percentage of Thornden students excelling at local colleges and, at further and higher education.

To work with the cover manager to ensure that classes are covered and students are on task during this time.
To ensure that the school behaviour and rewards policy is adhered to and any actions recorded.
To support other colleagues, where required, particularly in regard to covering classes.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures including those relating to child protection, health & safety and security & confidentiality.
To undertake other duties as required by the Data Manager or SLT, commensurate with the grade of the post, if there are no cover requirements.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Understanding of safeguarding and training to be undertaken
• Good communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Competent use of ICT packages
• Understanding of the principles of the teaching and learning process
• Ability to work on your own initiative with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to relate well to students, be an effective role model and motivate students to achieve success
• Ability to raise standards of attainment and aspiration
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

For the avoidance of doubt, this is a supervisory post rather than a teaching post and is open to applicants without a teaching qualification.