Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET - Telephone 01245 266766

Title of Post: Cover Supervisor
Start Dates: September 2024
Salary: Scale 5
Hours: 31.75
Weeks: Term time only + Inset Days
Contract Type: Full Time /Part Time
Contract Term: Permanent

Role
A brilliant opportunity has arisen and we are looking to appoint an able individual to
act as a Cover Supervisor at Hylands School. The post holder will act as a vital part of
our fantastic teaching team at Hylands in supporting the school to cover short term
teacher absence.
Enthusiasm and a sense of humour are seen as essential qualities in order to co-
ordinate the smooth-running of lessons whilst ensuring a positive learning
environment for students.
This vacancy may suit a graduate who is looking to gain some school experience
before applying for their teacher training. The school could then support you
with your teacher training application over the coming year.
The role requires someone who is experienced in working with children, has
energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise and a flexible
working approach. They will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong
written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced
DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from
all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race,
gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on
a flexible basis.

Information about the School

Thank you for your interest in Hylands School. We are an ambitious and inclusive secondary academy located in Writtle, Chelmsford. As a proud member of The Kemnal Academies Trust, we belong to a wider family of 45 schools, a partnership that enables us to retain our unique local identity while drawing upon a vast network of expertise and support. This collaboration ensures that our staff are never isolated, benefiting from the guidance of trust lead practitioners and a shared commitment to excellence across the trust.

We are committed to the belief that a child’s background or starting point should never define their destination. This vision is underpinned by our Hylands Habits, which see our students strive to be responsible, respectful, and resilient in every aspect of their life. These habits are the guiding principles that shape our daily interactions and our high expectations for every member of our community, ensuring that Hylands is a place where every individual is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

The school is currently on a significant journey of transformation and sustained improvement. Recent monitoring inspections conducted by Ofsted in October 2024 and July 2025 have recognised this positive momentum, noting that leaders’ actions continue to improve the school and that there have been discernible further improvements in how pupils engage with their learning and how well they behave. We have consciously avoided short term solutions in favour of building robust, evidence based systems that ensure our staff have the knowledge and support required to be exceptional practitioners. This trajectory of improvement makes Hylands an exciting and rewarding place to work if you are looking to make a genuine impact.

At the heart of our school is a research led approach to teaching and learning. Our instructional framework is based on a direct instruction model, valuing our teachers as subject experts who can explain complex concepts with clarity and precision. We invest heavily in the professional growth of our staff, providing bespoke training every Tuesday afternoon and hosting regular pedagogy breakfasts where colleagues collaborate to discuss educational research and refine their craft. We believe that all teachers can improve, and we provide the time and safety net required for staff to take risks and develop their practice.

Our curriculum is designed to be broad and inclusive, providing students with a legacy of knowledge that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world. We place a particular emphasis on reading, oracy, and the creative arts, recognising their power to build confidence and emotional intelligence. By fostering a calm and purposeful environment where teachers can teach and pupils can learn, we ensure Hylands' place as a cornerstone of the local community. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming an exceptional candidate to join our forward facing team.

Christopher White, Headteacher