Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Grade E 11 – 17 (£22,129 - £24,920)

Actual salary: £15,237 - £17,159

30.33 hours per week

Permanent post

Term time plus 1 day

Required ASAP

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

Are you prepared to work collaboratively for the benefit of young people?

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

If so, St James’s High School would love to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. We are looking to recruit We are looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor on a permanent basis, to start ASAP.  

Please find attached the job description and person specification for this role.

For further information we encourage you to contact a member of the Business Operations Team on 01204 333 000 or email: sj-hr@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

The schools of The Bishop Fraser Trust aim to offer:

• a high quality, inclusive and distinctive education;

• a caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values, recognising the uniqueness of each child.

The main objectives of this role will be:

• To supervise students and support them with their learning when members of teaching staff are absent.  This will involve delivering lessons planned by Heads of Department and support supporting students as they do their work.  

• Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework. 

• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed. 

• Lead form activities / worship in the absence of a Form Tutor with support from our Chaplain / Head of Year.

The working hours will be:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday : 8:30am – 3:15pm

Wednesday: 8:30am – 2:20pm

The successful candidate will:

• is a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards

• possesses relevant qualifications and have had experience in a similar environment

• manages student learning through effective delivery of provided lesson plans, ensuring continuity and progression

• facilitates and encourages a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential

• contributes to raising standards of student attainment throughout the Academy

• motivates students to work hard and try their best 

• actively shares what works well and seeks to explore ways to improve their own and others’ practice

• works hard to ensure all students are engaged in their learning irrespective of their starting point and individual needs

• understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom

• demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team

• access to a premium healthcare cash plan

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• the opportunity to work with our motivated, ambitious and caring students

• a school culture that understands the importance of staff wellbeing and workload management

In accordance with the Data Protection Act, the details provided in the application form will be used for selection and interview procedures, and for employment records if your application is successful.

If you are disabled, please give details of how we can ensure that you are offered a fair selection and interview process, or if you would prefer, please contact Our Central HR Team to discuss any requirements.  

Successful candidates will be asked to provide, prior to taking up the appointment, documentary evidence (including National Insurance number) showing their entitlement to work in the UK.  We will also carry out an enhanced DBS and declaration of health check. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Interested applicants should complete the attached Support Staff application form, and send to recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk – please do not send CVs or open references as part of your application as these will not be considered.  

Closing date: 9am Monday 11th July 2022

Interviews: TBC