Cover Supervisor

Outwood Academy Portland is an 11-18 academy, based in the friendly market town of Worksop in Nottinghamshire. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

Our work is underpinned by three core values (Be Kind. Be Proud. Be Resilient) and a wonderful staff body who give their personal best daily to achieve our bold mission: 

“Through expert teaching and pastoral care, the academy ensures that students flourish in a happy school. Students become the very best versions of themselves and reach their full potential. Students have a lasting positive impact on their family, their community and the world”

We are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals, who resonate with our values, and who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

The role of Cover Supervisor is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, who possesses the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences and assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials required. You will cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher, set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment.

The post would ideally suit an individual considering a teaching career, but applications are welcome from any candidate with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. We have great experience in developing staff within this role who have gone on to a wide range of roles within the academy and Outwood Grange Academies Trust.

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives. 

A visit to our school to see our wonderful students, teaching and support staff in action is strongly encouraged and we invite you to contact hr@portland.outwood.com to arrange this.

Being part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust means that all staff have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, with scope to build a career across a range of schools. There is an opportunity for subject specific CPD and in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students. We believe that all teaching and support staff posts at our Academy are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

This post will be 35 hours per week, working term time plus 3 days. Salary is Grade 5 SCP 9 to SCP 11 - actual salary £18,290 to £18,968. Part-time will be considered.

There may be opportunities to work at Outwood Academy Valley providing cover if required, mileage costs would be reimbursed in this instance.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 27 March 2023.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.