Cover Supervisor (Casual) - St Peter's School

Christchurchandeastdorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Bournemouth is looking for a Casual Cover Supervisor with a PE specialism to support the teaching team. This role is excellent for those considering a teaching career and involves covering for absent teachers. The school, which has been rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted, prides itself on its supportive community and dedication to outstanding education. The successful candidate will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Outstanding Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism.
• Desire to join a supportive and committed teaching team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Cover for absent Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Support teaching and learning for students.

Job description

About the role

Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism

St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed school. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

The school seeks to appoint outstanding Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism wanting to join a supportive and committed team who are passionate about teaching and learning. The Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism will be covering for absent Teachers and Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience if you are considering pursuing a teaching career in the future.

St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Closing date – 8.00am Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Further details and application forms are available on the school website: https://www.st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk/blog/?pid=6&nid=4

Please be advised CVs are not accepted as a form of application.

Further Information

St Peter's School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

St Peter's School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding at St Peter’s School is everyone’s responsibility regardless of position or role.

About Us

St Peter's is a very successful and oversubscribed school. We are a caring community with resolute focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

The school seeks to appoint outstanding Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism wanting to join a supportive and committed team who are passionate about teaching and learning. The Casual Cover Supervisor with PE specialism will be covering for absent Teachers and Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience if you are considering pursuing a teaching career in the future.

St Peter's is an 'all through school' that was designated GOOD by Ofsted in September 2023. It is delightfully situated on the Dorset Coast with ready access to the New Forest, both areas rich with opportunities for outdoor pursuits.