We are a values led school which underpins all that we do at Stamshaw Junior School in order to be kind, do our best and achieve together. We have high expectations of work and behaviour, and we aim to foster a life-long love of learning in our pupils and equip them with skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond.

In November 2023, our school was graded as a GOOD school by Ofsted.

We are a proud member of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and we are seeking a highly motivated and positive cover supervisor for the new academic year. If you can demonstrate the skillset required for this position, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide regular cover for teachers in class. Drawing on your experience, you will be expected to teach lively and engaging lessons from plans and respond appropriately to the needs of the pupils in line with the Academy policy.

With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with pupils and a wide range of people including parents, carers and outside agencies. You will be resilient and hard-working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

Educated to GCSE C or equivalent and with a high standard of literacy and numeracy, you will have a good working knowledge of primary national curriculum. Ideally having knowledge of effective teaching to pre-determined plans and have developed skills to motivate and stimulate learning whilst ensuring appropriate pupil behaviour.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued. As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and delivering high-quality education,we have introduced a two-week October half term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact—giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

You can apply for this vacancy by downloading the University of Chichester Academy Trust application form and supporting documents here https://www.chimat.uk/vacancies and sending it to the school by e-mail to: nina.glover@stamshawjun.org.uk Please look on our website and Facebook page to gain a flavour of our school.

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women (particularly for senior leadership roles).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.