Cover Supervisor

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise students during lessons and contribute to their personal development. You will play a key role in maintaining good order while working within the school's behavior management framework. The position offers substantial CPD opportunities, an inclusive working environment, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. This role is ideal for those passionate about education and looking to support young people's learning journeys.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing and support programs

Generous annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Passion for supporting student growth and achievement.
• Ability to establish and maintain good order.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support them during lessons.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision.
• Role model integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• To supervise students and support them with their learning when members of teaching staff are absent. This will involve delivering lessons planned by Heads of Department and supporting students as they do their work.
• Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed.

  Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.

• Has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students attainment and personal development.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students.
• Has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues.

  We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school is on an exciting journey, and we are incredibly proud of the culture we are building here. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing 36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment.

We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes. Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a touchbase informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.