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XS 10.7 Cover Supervisor

XS 10.7 COVER SUPERVISOR

TERM TIME ONLY, PLUS ONE INSET DAY

GRADE 6

FULL TIME & PART TIME CONSIDERED  

2 DAYS PER WEEK – 12 HOUR - £7,101 pro rated per annum

5 DAYS PER WEEK – 30 HOURS - £17,754 pro rated per annum

PAY AWARD PENDING

PERMANENT POSITION

START DATE – JANUARY 2027

We are looking for a responsible, well-organised person to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the subject teacher.

You will be required to have the necessary skills to manage classroom activities and be concerned for student progress during the period of supervision.

Recent successful experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar position within an educational environment would be desirable.

5 GCSE’s Grade C or equivalent to include English and Maths is essential

This role provides excellent career progression for someone considering training to become a teacher

Further details are available via the school website.

www.purbeck.wessex.ac       

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Interviews to be held Wednesday 9th December 2026

Email: pdale@purbeck.wessex.ac

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Pastoral Learning Mentor

PASTORAL LEARNING MENTOR

XS 10a GRADE 5

35 Hours per week, term time only plus one inset day, permanent contract

Start date: January 2027 

An opportunity has arisen at The Purbeck School to employ a Learning Mentor. 

This role is vital in supporting our students to fulfil their potential by working directly alongside them in the classroom, offering day‑to‑day guidance and encouragement. You would be joining an innovative, professional, and enthusiastic team within a very successful school. 

We offer extensive opportunities for career development and training and are committed to the personal development of all our staff.  

Closing date:  Midnight, 6th December 2026

Interviews will be held Monday 14th December 2026

Telephone:  01929 550077

www.purbeck.wessex.ac   

Email: pdale@purbeck.wessex.ac           

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