Cover Supervisor

Your new school

Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child‑centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.

Ripplevale School and College is seeking to appoint a cover tutor who will make a positive impact on our students’ learning. This role is on a term‑time only contract and the salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Main responsibilities include:

• To undertake whole‑class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher
• To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school
• To apply the school’s Behaviour Policy
• To set homework previously prepared by the teacher

You will be required to cover all subjects as a floating teacher. We are seeking strong candidates with experience of a SEN provision. You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and establish a rapport with young people. You will need to be flexible and able to work constructively in a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

This is a great role for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching in coming years. We believe all students have the opportunity to make progress but to do this they need to feel safe and secure within their surroundings. Ripplevale provides a wonderfully supportive, holistic approach that is child‑centred. Our provision includes a therapy team of SaLT, OT and Emotional Wellbeing specialists working within our caring and nurturing environment.

• A supportive leadership team that is passionate about staff and student wellbeing
• An Employee Assistance Programme membership entitling you to Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, Physical and Emotional Health Support and Wellbeing support resources including mini health checks.
• Strong support for your further professional development
• Sickness benefits.

• Practical, organised and methodical
• A great team player with a positive outlook
• A friendly first point of contact for our admission enquiries

Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.