Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Mentor to support learning within our Art, Photography and Textiles department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with creative and motivated students, ensuring high-quality learning continues in the absence of teaching staff.
The successful candidate will supervise lessons, support students in developing their practical and creative skills, maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, and uphold high expectations for behaviour and achievement. A passion for the arts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people are essential.
This role would suit someone with a background or interest in Art, Photography, Textiles, Education, or the creative industries who is committed to inspiring students and helping them achieve their full potential.
In return, we will offer you:
An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
Care First employee assistance programme
Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Two-week half term in October
Cycle to Work Scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.
Safeguarding Commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Walderslade School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 806
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,172
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
- Academy trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Chatham, Medway, ME5 0LE
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 19 June 2026
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
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