Cover Supervisor; Priory School

Cover Supervisor (Part-time, Term-Time Only)

Hours of work: 30 per week. Working pattern:
Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave). As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Salary: £17,641 to £18,494 a year for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Salary is based on grade Single Status grade 4/5 scale points 9-13, £25,185-£26,403.

The Governors of this successful school seek to appoint a dedicated and flexible person to undertake the role of a Cover Supervisor, who in the absence of a class teacher, will supervise students in the school or department under the supervisory arrangements established by the school. An interest in education and the ability to deliver ideas and concepts to an audience of young people would be desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking to become a teacher in the future and want experience of a secondary education setting or are passionate about working in schools.

Closing date:
Friday 17 April 2026.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at  under Menu, Join Us, Staff Vacancies.

Please return application forms by email to pers We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.

Priory School
Mountfield Road
Lewes
BN7 2XN

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Email: pers
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.