Cover Supervisor

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Haydock in St Helens is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to maintain learning continuity during teacher absences. You will supervise classes, implement pre-set work and support students across subjects, ensuring a positive classroom environment.

You will work 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, with a salary in the £20,545–£21,783 range. Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with a wide range of audiences and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in a school environment is desirable; willingness to obtain further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences and implement pre-set work programmes.
• Manage student behaviour according to the policy to maintain a constructive environment.
• Assist with preparing the learning environment and materials; respond to student questions and collect assignments; supervise attendance.
• Support examination logistics by invigilating and reporting pupil behaviour using referral procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

ICT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Role: Cover Supervisor

Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock

Start Date: TBC

Salary (Actual Salary): £20,545 - £21,783

Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Mon to Fri, Term Time only + 5 days

Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.

Welcome from the Principal

I am truly proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Haydock. Nestled in the vibrant, historic community of Haydock, St Helens, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

What truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Haydock are dedicated, passionate individuals motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, constantly striving to provide the very best learning experience for every child.

As a proud member of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact Vicky Hooton, Cover Supervisor, via email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.

Qualifications

Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills. Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.