Cover Supervisor & Student Support (Pastoral)

Overview

Rye College is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor & Student Support (Pastoral). This is a new position created with the aim to provide high-quality classroom supervision in the absence of teaching staff and lead on the provision of solo-study, while supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of students. This role is central to Rye College’s commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment, guided by our values. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education.

This role would suit perfectly a somebody that holds a degree and is interested in the teaching profession, or wishes to learn more about teaching before committing to further education. This position will be paid all-year on the Unqualified Teacher salary range, meaning the successful candidate will be fully paid throughout all school holidays.

We welcome applicants with experience of working with young people in educational or youth setting.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be interested in teaching and willing to learn a new role;
• Understand the importance of community within a small secondary school;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Be able to show confidence when managing behaviour;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• The opportunity to progress your career directly into being a qualified Teacher, without paying to train;
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful;

Salary & Benefits

Salary:                                Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (£22,601 - £35,259)

Hours:                                 Full Time – Monday – Friday (32.5 hours per week)

Location

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.