Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Salary: WPT Band 5 £24,948 - £26,845 (£21,877 - £23,540 pro rata)

Hours per week: 37 – Term Time (including 5 inset days)

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of positions:1

Location:Wickersley School & Sports College

To Commence: January 2023

About us

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), students and learning are at the center of everything we do. We nurture the development of knowledge, creativity, skills and understanding to help our children develop into happy, healthy, caring and successful citizens. We do this in a safe and positive learning environment where every individual is valued, self-belief is encouraged and each individual is able to achieve their full potential. Wickersley Partnership Trust was founded in 2014 with charitable status and currently comprises 8 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (including 1 sixth form) across Rotherham and neighboring counties.

WPT is committed to ensuring that all students have the best educational experience possible, and to do this, we recognise the importance of supporting our staff thoroughly in their professional development through the dissemination of best practice and collaboration, and through reflecting and debating on their practice. More about WPTs vision can be found on our website.

About the role

We are seeking to employ a Cover Supervisor to join our current team working within Wickersley School & Sports College to supervise students across the age range 11-16 years, in the absence of their teacher.

This is an ideal route into teaching for those who are considering this as a career path. You must have at least five GCSE passes at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English. Ideally you will also have good higher level qualifications, with the ambition and talent to pursue working in an educational environment. Previous experience of working with young people is preferable but not essential.

A full induction and training package will be provided and Supervisors will be supported by Senior Staff. The Trust is fully committed to supporting the development of the staff in this role which may include assistance with progression into a teaching role for those who wish to develop their career in education.

To be considered for the post;

• You should enjoy working with young people and have good communication skills.
• A minimum of Mathematics and English GCSE grade 4/C is required
• Hold an appropriate qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 is essential
• Experience of working within an information, advice and guidance setting
• IT literate particularly around Google, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and capability with other technology platforms
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several different work streams at once without close supervision.

Deadline for applications 10th December 2022 - Noon.

Application forms and further details are available from https://wickersleypt.org/aboutus/vacancies/

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full and provide a supplementary statement of not more than two sides of A4 clearly demonstrating why you are applying for this position?  You will need provide evidence to demonstrate competencies in line with the Job Description. This information is important as it will be used in the shortlisting process to identify suitable candidates for interview and assessment.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.  Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found     https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service