Cover Supervisor

SAMpeople; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI commitment

Automatic pay progression

25 days annual leave (up to 28 after 5

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

UKHealthcare discounts

Excellent facilities

Lunch allowance for lunchtime duties

Job summary

The Bishop Fraser Trust invites applications for a role at BSCA, a 3-16 academy with a £36 million building, to support pupils with their learning and wellbeing. The post is based in Bolton and offers opportunities to teach in a vibrant environment with a strong CPD focus.

You will join a collaborative team, supervise students when teaching staff are absent, and uphold high standards of behaviour while building rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in an education setting is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Committed to pupil progress and wellbeing and to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support learning when staff are absent.
• Maintain good order within the behaviour framework.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Pupil wellbeing

Relationship building

Motivation

Experience with 11-16

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

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.

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• 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
• Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed

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.

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.

If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!

For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.