Dorset Council
Cover Supervisor - The Purbeck School
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XS 10.7 Cover Supervisor
Term Time Only, Plus One Inset Day
Grade 6
Full Time & Part Time Considered
- 2 Days Per Week – 12 Hours: £7,101 pro rated per annum
- 5 Days Per Week – 30 Hours: £17,754 pro rated per annum
Pay Award Pending
Permanent Position
Start Date – October 2026
We are looking for a responsible, well-organised person to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.
You will be required to have the necessary skills to manage classroom activities and be concerned for student progress during the period of supervision.
Recent successful experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar position within an educational environment would be desirable.
5 GCSE’s Grade C or equivalent to include English and Maths is essential
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This role provides excellent career progression for someone considering training to become a teacher.
Further details are available via the school website.
Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Email: [email protected]
T: 01929 550077
Informal visits welcome please contact Paula Dale on 01929 550077 or email [email protected]
Further Information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.
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This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
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