Cover Supervisor

Post: Cover Supervisor

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent, Term time only plus 2 INSET days

Hours: Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-15, £29,070-£31,015 (full time, all year around), £21,644-£23,092 actual.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 30 September

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October

Our students are amazing. They are clever, kind and a joy to work with. They inspire, challenge and drive us as professionals to deliver the highest standards of education and care; to fill their school life with academic rigour, compassion and laughter. School is a busy and varied place of work, but as a team, we work together to reach out, find solutions and truly make a difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team on a permanent basis as a Cover Supervisor, taking on this highly rewarding and valued role within our school community.

The successful candidates will possess the confidence and skills to take charge of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. When not required to provide cover the post-holder will also be part of our student support provision offering learning support to our students and administration support to colleagues. We are therefore looking for a rounded team-player, with a positive and flexible can-do attitude who is willing to take on a key role within our support team.

Applicants must possess a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade C or equivalent including literacy and numeracy and have the ability to safely manage classroom activities and the physical learning space. It is essential that applicants have experience of individual or group work with children and young people, ideally within a school setting.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Experience of individual work or group work with children, young people and families

An understanding of child and family dynamics and child development

Knowledge of national curriculum and other learning programmes

A flexible and engaging approach, inspiring students to achieve their very best

Ability to manage safely classroom activities and the physical learning space

Why you should join St Gregory’s:

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable place in the world and the contribution that you bring to our school deserves its own rewards. As a member of our team, you can expect:

To join a supportive and friendly team

A supportive employer that will work with you to meet your working needs

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A positive and innovative learning culture where well-being and workload are effectively managed

A vibrant and dynamic student body that deserves the very best in teaching and support

Professional support to help you develop your career

Free Parking

The opportunity to take an unpaid “career break” after five years of continuous service