Teaching Cover Supervisor

Teaching Cover Supervisor at Valence School

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/VS/28462

Location: Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £14.60 Hourly

£28,172 actual gross p.a

Hours Per Week: 37

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 27th Sep, 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 5 October

About this Role

As a Teaching Cover Supervisor you will provide high quality cover lessons as the need arises. You will be able to work on your own initiative and communicate effectively at all levels.

You must have a genuine desire to improve the progress of young people with disabilities. You will be a valued part of the whole school community, who work closely together to ensure we meet our students individual needs.

The successful applicant will have a good general education including GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT). We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting and the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Valence students.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

Application closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview date: week commencing 5 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).

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As a Teaching Cover Supervisor you will provide high quality cover lessons as the need arises. You will be able to work on your own initiative and communicate effectively at all levels.

You must have a genuine desire to improve the progress of young people with disabilities. You will be a valued part of the whole school community, who work closely together to ensure we meet our students individual needs.

The successful applicant will have a good general education including GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT). We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting and the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Valence students.