Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Northwich is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms in the absence of regular teachers. The role involves ensuring learning is taking place, assisting with teaching resources, and supporting students who require additional help. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with young people and possess excellent organizational skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare support through Medicash Proactive Health Plan

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support from accredited counsellor

Bespoke professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or educational background is desirable.
• Reflective individual with a relationship-based approach to working with staff and students.
• Ability to proactively support classroom teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Support development of teaching resources in curriculum areas.
• Assist students requiring additional educational support.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to self-motivate

Experience in educational settings

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an individual who can see the potential in every child and ensure their day-to-day learning experience is seamless? If so, the Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!

Working as a cover supervisor can be an excellent route into teaching and getting you used to the classroom environment. We welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher either as a first career or a career change, although all good applications are welcome.

Cover supervisors are responsible for the management of classes when the regular teacher is absent, ensuring that learning is taking place, and all students are making progress. Cover supervisors also support in a range of other activities such as development of teaching resources in individual curriculum areas, pastoral support, and assisting students who may require additional education support.

Key attributes for the role include:

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or educational background (desirable).
• A passion for working with young people within a school setting.
• The ability to be self‑motivated and undertake classroom assistance proactively.
• A relationships‑based approach to working with staff, students and parents/carers.
• A reflective individual with excellent organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.

As specialists in providing high‑quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well‑fed and well‑cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter‑school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.

For our staff, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.