Grade: HCC Grade D

Hours: 37 hours - 8am to 4pm (Mon – Thurs) and 8am to 3.30pm (Fri) – 30 minutes lunch

             Term Time only (39 + 1 week)

Salary: HCC Grade D FTE £27,780 - £30,564   Actual £24,371.64 - £26,814.00

Swanmore College is a popular, successful, and highly regarded Secondary school set in a rural location.

Are you considering a career change? Thinking of working with young people? Perhaps contemplating teaching as a possible career in the future, then this role may be for you.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Cover Supervisor to start in September, to undertake the supervision of classes in the absence of teachers, provide support for teaching staff and after college clubs and covering as Learning Mentor/Teaching Assistant when required.

This person will contribute to the positive ethos of the College and must demonstrate the following attributes: -

• An ability to work on their own initiative
• Educated to GCSE level with proficiency in Maths and English
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Experience in a teaching/learning/child support working environment
• Good communication skills and an ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

We would be very happy to accept applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching in September 2027, or beyond.  A Senior Cover Supervisor post is a rewarding profession that gives great insight into school life for prospective teachers.  As the lead school for The Rural Schools Alliance Teaching School, we are perfectly placed to provide development opportunities to ensure a successful Teacher Training application. 

What Swanmore College can offer you:

• Free on-site parking
• Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
• Staff extracurricular activities such as Yoga and Football
• Access to a wealth of Continuing Professional Development, such as TES Develop
• Free refreshments and fresh fruit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Microsoft Office for home

The role profile, Support Staff application form and equalities monitoring form can all be found below. Your completed forms should be sent to Mrs M Smith, HR Officer at the following email address:  recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk

Please be advised that occasionally the application form may not download if you are using an iPhone or iPad. If this should happen, please email recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk and we would be happy to send you the forms via email.

Please note, we may interview candidates who meet our criteria as soon as we receive applications. Therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a successful candidate be appointed.

Closing date: Noon Friday 12 June 2026