Cover Supervisor

About the role:  The Leigh Academy are keen to grow the current team of Cover Supervisors; we now have additional roles available and the successful candidates will to join the strong department that we have developed over time. The successful candidates will report to the Cover Manager, will be responsible for ensuring good behaviour of our students and make sure students engage in their learning during short-term absence of teachers.  Excellent inter-personal skills are required.  This post is ideal for graduates with an interest in developing a career in teaching as the experience you can gain from this is first-hand, and you will be involved in a range of subjects.  We offer full training to successful candidates before you start in the role.  

The working basis of this role is 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, during Term Time + 1 additional week of inset days, on a permanent basis.  Please consult the Job Description by clicking here for an overview of the duties and responsibilities of this role.  

Working for The Leigh Academy:  The Leigh Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The Academy is divided into four Colleges: Brunel, Chaucer, Darwin and Da Vinci - each has their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.  Overall, the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic Leadership Team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages in their careers.  Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning plazas and classrooms built around a day-lit wintergarden give the academy a unique and special character.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff better access to career opportunities as the Trust is committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.  As part of the Trust, you will receive the support and guidance you require to excel in your role and be part of a team that is committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience to all students.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.  The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.