Dorset Council
Cover Supervisor at Ferndown Middle School
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Cover Supervisor – Ferndown Middle School
£29,541 per annum (full time equivalent); actual salary for part-time, term-time only working: £22,158 per annum
33 hours 20 mins per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm
(Occasionally, you may be required to work until 4:30pm on Mondays to attend a staff meeting. This additional meeting time will be paid separately).
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Great schools are built on consistency.
When pupils walk into a classroom, they deserve an environment where learning continues, expectations remain high, and they feel supported to succeed, regardless of who is leading the lesson.
At Ferndown Middle School, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who can provide that consistency. Someone who can step confidently into the classroom, build positive relationships with young people and create a calm, purposeful atmosphere where every pupil can thrive.
Further Information
Visits To The School
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01202 876556 or email [email protected]
Closing date: 27th September 2026
Interview date: w/c 5th October 2026
Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.
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Complete our Application Form and return it to [email protected] if you would like to apply (please see Job Description, and Safeguarding Children Policy for further information).
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
This role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
About Us
Ferndown Middle School is a vibrant and caring school serving children in Years 5–8. We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well, setting high expectations and creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn. Our staff work closely together, support one another and share a strong sense of purpose - and we believe that schools work best when everyone feels valued and included.
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Our curriculum is ambitious, supportive and constantly evolving, and we are proud of the strong relationships that underpin all we do.
Why join us?
- The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
- A school culture built on care, collaboration and a genuine belief in helping every child shine.
- You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.
- The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust - a growing Trust where our mission is “making lives better” and our values are kindness, collaboration and creativity.
If you are someone who can bring confidence, consistency and encouragement to a classroom, helping pupils stay focused and successful no matter what the day brings, we'd love to hear from you.
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