Job Ref No. ECC1234-135S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: 14.81 per hour
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 21 September 2026  

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CoverSupervisor-Full time,termtimeonly
We are looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classesof KS3 & 4 studentsduring the short-term absence of teachers.The maximum class sizes atGosfieldis22.You may well be asked to undertake other dutiespertaining tothe school if you are not covering a lesson.


You will have daily contact withstudentsand staff, therefore experience of working with young people is essential. You must have the ability to relate effectively to all adults andstudentsin our school.

Successful candidates must be confident in settinghigh expectationsof conduct in the classroom. Experience ishighlydesirable.
Gosfieldis an exceptional co-educational independent day school set in 110 acres of green parkland, serving Colchester, Chelmsford, SouthCambridgeand Suffolk.We are an honest, kind family of learners, inspiring ambition for ourstudents' futures. Together with parents, we aim to enable everystudentto fulfil their potential. We provide a secure and caring environment where we strive to ensure that everystudentwill develop a sense of pride, enjoyment and ownership in their school and their learning.

Hours:39per week
8:20am to4.50pm Monday to Thursday and 8.20am to 3.50pm on Fridays, witha30 min unpaid break

For further information about the school, please visitwww.gosfieldschool.org.uk

To apply, please complete our application form and return thiswith a covering lettervia email:recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.ukPlease note, CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date:NoononFriday 18thSeptember2026
Interview date:w/c21stSeptember2026
Start date:as soon as possible

We reserve the right to close this advertand interview on a rolling basis, before the deadline, should we receive sufficient applications.

GosfieldSchool is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Sara Bowles
Cut Hedge Park
Halstead Road, Gosfield
Essex, CO9 1PF
Telephone: 01787 474040
Email: sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk

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