Cover Supervisor
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham, County
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5 SCP 7-12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 01.09.2025
- Apply by:
- 26 June 2025
Job overview
ADVERT
This is an exciting time to join Durham Sixth Form Centre part of Providence Learning Partnership multi academy trust: we are an oversubscribed post-16 institution; our results are significantly above national averages; we have expanded our premises; we have gained external recognition and national awards for our work and we are ‘outstanding’ as defined by Ofsted, March 2017.
We are looking to appoint a cover supervisor. This post would support us in our policy of covering all teaching absence, ensuring student learning remains a central focus of our school. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people studying across a range of Level 3 subjects. You will have responsibility for direction of students during lesson time, ensuring they can access work and liaising with the absent staff to signpost resources and equipment. In lessons you will be responsible for maintaining a positive climate for learning and supporting students in their work, establishing and modelling high expectations at all times.
The successful candidate must be able to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and other stakeholders. It is essential applicants have the highest expectations of themselves and others, and are able to work with autonomy and as part of a wider team.
The successful candidate must be committed to working in an inclusive environment in support of the values, vision, purpose and direction of Providence Learning Partnership.
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About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City
- County Durham
- DH1 1SG
- United Kingdom
About Durham Sixth Form Centre & Providence Learning Partnership
Durham Sixth Form Centre (DSFC) is a high-performing, "Outstanding" post-16 provider located in the heart of Durham City. As the lead institution of the Providence Learning Partnership, we are defined by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the personal growth of every student.
We operate as a unique "mini-university," welcoming approximately 1,800 students from over 60 secondary schools across the North East. Our campus is a distinctive blend of tradition and modernity, featuring our original 1913 building alongside state-of-the-art facilities, including a specialist science wing, a 200-seat theatre, a professional Art Gallery, and a cutting-edge Digital Media Centre.
Our Vision: Transforming Lives through Education
The Providence Learning Partnership was established with a clear mission: to transform lives by prioritising excellence in teaching and celebrating the uniqueness of every learner. While our roots are in the sustained success of Durham Sixth Form Centre, we are currently in an era of significant growth.
In collaboration with the Department for Education and Durham University, we are proud to be establishing the Durham Mathematics School—a specialist city-centre provider for elite A level mathematicians, scientists, and computer scientists.
Academic Excellence & National Standing
Our results consistently place us among the premier post-16 providers in the United Kingdom. In 2025:
- Applied General Qualifications: Our attainment is ranked in the top 2% nationally, with 93% of students achieving Distinction* or Distinction grades.
- A Levels: Our A* and A*-B grades continue to exceed national averages, resulting in exceptional value-added scores that empower our students to progress to the UK's most competitive universities and careers.
A Culture of High Expectations
At the core of our school are four values that guide our daily interactions and long-term strategy:
- Inspirational Teaching: A commitment to high-quality, engaging pedagogy.
- Comprehensive Support: Excellent care, guidance, and pastoral support for the "whole person."
- Integrity: Maintaining the highest personal and professional standards.
- Ambition: Fostering a culture of progress for our students, our staff, and our wider community.
Excellence in Leadership and Development
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom. We are proud to hold Investors in People Platinum status and were named Employer of the Year 2025. These accolades, alongside our CPD Mark accreditation, reflect a culture where staff and students alike are supported to flourish in an environment of personal excellence.
As noted in our most recent Ofsted inspection, Durham Sixth Form Centre remains a place where ambition is nurtured and where students are prepared not just for exams, but for life as lifelong learners.
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