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Cover Supervisor

Moulsham High School · Chelmsford · Essex

Job description

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities. We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding. 2023’s G.C.S.E. results put us in the top 16% of all schools nationally. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be. However, Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come.

Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

Moulsham High School is a high performing comprehensive schoolwhere ‘behaviour is calm, and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making ita nice placeto be (Ofsted 2020).

We are looking for someone with experience of working with secondary aged children in an educational settingtosupervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers; give instructions for the lesson as provided by the teacher andmaintaingood order (keeping students on task so that their learning continues).The successful candidate will have an ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome.Please arrange using the contact details below.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been barred in any way from working with children.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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About this school

Moulsham High School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,670
Avg teacher salary
£53,660
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.1:1
Academy trust
BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
20 July 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026

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