Cover Supervisor
Leigh
July 2024 - roll over to September 2024
Prospero Teaching are working exclusively with a secondary school in Leigh who are seeking a long term cover supervisor to join their friendly, supportive department and they school are looking to expand this.
It is their team's job to deliver lessons to students when their normal member of staff is not available. When cover is light, they support students in their lessons or draw them out in small groups to work with them. They are a very close-knit team, supporting each other and supporting the lead cover supervisor to organise the day efficiently. The job can be challenging, however the staff around school are very supportive of our team.
They do appreciate the positive impact that our team makes on the climate in school, which we are proud of and find rewarding.
Most of the timetable for this role will be to cover key stage 3 and key stage 4 levels, all abilities and subjects. You will be required to cover sickness/staff absences and therefore need to be available promptly. Calls to cover staff can be made on the day or in advance if required.
The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors as well as individuals who have undertaken leadership roles in youth activities or even sports coaching. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. This role is best suited to applicants who have a desire to pursue a career in education as a teacher, to gain experience and knowledge of classroom management, the curriculum and how a school runs.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location - Leigh
- Position - Cover Supervisor
- Type of work - Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
- Start date -July 2024
- Duration / Likely Duration - ongoing until further notice - sickness cover
- End date (if applicable) - N/A
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full time/part time - Part time
- Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £80 per day
- Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable
- Previous experience working in a leadership role is desirable
- Degree is desirable
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
- Up to date Prevent training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.