Cover Supervisor

Bolton St Catherine's Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI training

Annual leave 25 days

Lunch allowance

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Bolton St Catherine's Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor (Grade E) to supervise pupils aged 11-16 and support their learning during periods when teachers are absent. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time plus 2 additional days, and a permanent contract with ASAP start in Bolton.

The school offers a supportive environment with ongoing CPD, career progression, wellbeing resources and extensive staff benefits. This is a full-time post within a modern, inclusive academy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support learning when teaching staff are absent.
• Deliver lessons planned by Heads of Department and support students with their work.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Special needs support

Flexible working

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR GRADE E SCP 11 - 17 (£29,071 - £32,046) ACTUAL SALARY £24,419.64 - £26,918.64 37 HOURS PER WEEK TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS PERMANENT CONTRACT REQUIRED ASAP

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections 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, with the best team you could hope for.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

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.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• 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.
• 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.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

References will be sought prior to interview.