Cover Supervisor

QUEEN ELIZABETHS GRAMMAR SCHOOL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join its staff, supporting pupils when a teacher is absent and maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

The role does not require a teaching qualification; however, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to facilitate high quality learning, clear communication and initiative. The post is permanent and term-time only, with hours 08:30–16:00, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom.
• Excellent communication skills and clear, confident interactions with pupils and staff.
• Demonstrates initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and team.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Sensitivity

Commitment

Job description

About the role

• We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team of staff, where the education, pastoral care and welfare of the pupils and students are paramount.
• The primary role of the successful candidate will be to cover classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• A teaching qualification is not essential and no specific academic qualifications are required. However, an ability to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom is essential.
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.

Contract and hours

Contract: Permanent, term-time only

Hours: 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days per week = 35 hours per week

Pay

Grade 6a, Point 11-16

FTE: £29,069 per annum

Pro rata: £22,226

Hourly Rate: Point 11 - £14.91

Eligibility and compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.