Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Manor House School located in Slinfold.

Main Purpose

To cover in classes throughout the week, not just general absence etc.
Dealing with challenging behaviour in the classroom
Making sure all students are focused and on track to meeting the lesson objectives
Implement the schools code of conduct * Prepare the classroom for lessons
Help any students who are struggling with the work set for their cover lessons
Undertake such duties as are delegated by SMT Main Tasks The specific nature and balance of these responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the school and may be shared. Cover Supervisor responsibilities:
To carry out duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
To carry out the duties of a general class teacher as detailed in the school’s class teacher job description
To support the smooth running of the school.
To be responsible for teaching across all key stages.
Undertake morning, break, lunch and afterschool duties.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs

To view the job description, please click here - Cover Supervisor JD

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Equal Opportunities

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.