Classroom Manager

Orchard Mead Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Mead Academy seeks a committed cover teacher to supervise classes during short-term teacher absences. This role is ideal for those considering a teaching career, providing essential classroom experience and support for Initial Teacher Training through Leicestershire Secondary SCITT. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for education to inspire students.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organized.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about learning.
• Ability to adapt and deliver exercises quickly.
• Familiar with safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared exercises and manage student behavior.
• Assist students in activities in line with school policies.

Skills

Flexibility

Organisational Skills

Motivation

Behaviour Management

Job description

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Contract: Permanent| Term Time + 1 week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary:Grade 5, points 11-14 actual salary £21,171-£21,969

Are you considering a career as a teacher? This role is a great opportunity to gain the relevant experience and insight into the teaching profession. If successful in role, we will support you to apply for Initial Teacher Training through the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT.

We are seeking to appoint a cover teacher who will be responsible for the supervision of whole classes during short-term absences of class teachers under the guidance of teaching/senior staff. This will involve the delivery of pre-prepared exercises, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with school policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the classroom, providing a route into teaching.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is highly committed to our students and success. We are looking for someone who will show flexibility, reliability, resilience and will have excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to motivate others and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will:

• be self-motivated, organised and flexible;
• be enthusiastic and passionate about learning;
• have the ability to adapt and deliver exercises in a broad range of subjects, often at short notice;
• have the ability to manage student behaviour using the relevant rewards/sanctions;
• understand and follow the principles and values underpinning the safeguarding of young people

About Us

Orchard Mead Academy is a culturally diverse comprehensive school with approximately 1200 students situated in the North East of Leicester and is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET). The Trust is a growing partnership of primary and secondary schools situated in the East Midlands. It provides its academies access to a world-class education network and staff with an employer providing high quality professional development. We are committed to ensuring each Academy enables every pupil to achieve the very best. We believe that together we make a positive difference.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application form online.

Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:

• Application and Recruitment Process document

Closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: TBC

Orchard Mead Academy is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, and prevention of discrimination in its many forms.

NO AGENCIES OR CVs PLEASE

Safeguarding Statement

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

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Contract: Permanent| Term Time + 1 week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary:Grade 5, points 11-14 actual salary £21,171-£21,969

Are you considering a career as a teacher? This role is a great opportunity to gain the relevant experience and insight into the teaching profession. If successful in role, we will support you to apply for Initial Teacher Training through the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT.

We are seeking to appoint a cover teacher who will be responsible for the supervision of whole classes during short-term absences of class teachers under the guidance of teaching/senior staff. This will involve the delivery of pre-prepared exercises, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with school policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the classroom, providing a route into teaching.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is highly committed to our students and success. We are looking for someone who will show flexibility, reliability, resilience and will have excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to motivate others and lead by example.

The ideal candidate will:

be self-motivated, organised and flexible;

be enthusiastic and passionate about learning;

have the ability to adapt and deliver exercises in a broad range of subjects, often at short notice;

have the ability to manage student behaviour using the relevant rewards/sanctions;

understand and follow the principles and values underpinning the safeguarding of young people

About Us

Orchard Mead Academy is a culturally diverse comprehensive school with approximately 1200 students situated in the North East of Leicester and is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET). The Trust is a growing partnership of primary and secondary schools situated in the East Midlands. It provides its academies access to a world-class education network and staff with an employer providing high quality professional development. We are committed to ensuring each Academy enables every pupil to achieve the very best. We believe that together we make a positive difference.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application form online.

Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:

Applicant pack

Job description

Application and Recruitment Process document

Closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: TBC

Orchard Mead Academy is committed to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, and prevention of discrimination in its many forms.

NO AGENCIES OR CVs PLEASE

Safeguarding Statement

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

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Created on 30/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom