Cover Supervisor

Lift Firth Park; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support teachers during absences. This role is ideal for those aspiring to a teaching career. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order and enhancing student learning across various subjects. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have relevant experience with children. Join a supportive team dedicated to inclusive education.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategies to handle diverse classroom behaviors.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during teacher absences across all subjects.
• Maintain a calm learning environment to support students.
• Contribute to the delivery of quality education.

Skills

Classroom management

Positive relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a suitable subject

L2 qualifications/GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Salary: NJC 12-17 (£24,488 - £26,564 actual salary) £28,598 - £31,022 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time - 39 weeks per year

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 9th Oct

Interview date: 17th Oct

Your Impact; Their Future: Do you have the potential to make a difference?

We are excited to be adding to our team here at Lift Firth Park, and we are seeking a cover supervisor on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a budding teacher to gain valuable experience. If you are looking for a career in education, then come and join our creative, warm and dynamic school.

The role will cover classes during both planned and unplanned teacher absences, providing essential support across all subjects, ensuring students\' learning progresses uninterrupted. By ensuring the classroom is a calm and focused environment, they contribute significantly to student achievement and advancement. Your contribution will ensure smooth delivery of; an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Cover classes during planned and unplanned teacher absences across all subjects.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment to support student progress.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality education across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a range of strategies to deal with whole-class behaviour and individual behavioural needs.
• A bachelor\'s degree in a suitable subject.
• L2 qualifications/ GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with all students and colleagues.

About our school

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The academy is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact—in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact Nichola Butler - School Operations Manager -

Who is Lift Schools?

We\'re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they\'ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we\'ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 9th Oct

Interviews: 17th Oct (to be confirmed)

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click to view the website for further details.