Senior Education Support Officer - Cover Supervisor - Ballakermeen High School

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service Careers seeks a Senior Education Support Officer for Ballakermeen High School to provide classroom cover across subjects and year groups. This term-time, 38-week-per-year role aligns with a 37-hour full-time equivalent; salary adjusts for part-time hours and increases with years of service.

An enhanced DBS check is required; relocation support is not offered, and you will join a welcoming team focused on student learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• An enhanced DBS check is required; relocation support is not offered, and you will join a welcoming team focused on student learning and wellbeing. This is a rewarding role for those passionate about helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom cover across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Step into lessons at short notice and lead registration sessions.
• Help students stay focused and on track to create a positive learning environment.

Job description

This role is term time, which means that the gross annual salary advertised will be reduced proportionately based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year. Term time employees are contracted to work 38 weeks per year.

Please note that the full time equivalent for this position is 37 hours, so roles advertised with contracted hours less than 37 will be classed as part time. The gross annual salary advertised will be reduced based on the part time hours.

About the role

Could you be the calm, confident presence that keeps learning moving and students engaged every day?

As a Senior Education Support Officer at Ballakermeen High School, you'll play a key role in supporting students' learning by providing high-quality classroom cover across a range of subjects and year groups. Whether stepping into a lesson at short notice, leading registration sessions or helping students stay focused and on track, you'll create a positive learning environment where expectations are high, behaviour is well managed and every student is encouraged to succeed. The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the school community.

You’ll join a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement. Working closely with colleagues across the school, you'll build strong relationships with students, support their individual needs and help maintain the calm, purposeful atmosphere that sits at the heart of the Ballakermeen approach. If you enjoy working with young people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a school that combines high standards with genuine care and support, this is an opportunity to be proud of.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to support, encourage and inspire young people, apply today.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.


• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.


• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.


• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.


• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.


• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.


• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.


• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [e-mail].

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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [e-mail].