Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Job Overview

30.5 hours per week (8:30 am - 3:31 pm), term time only 

Scale LBR 5, Points 12-15 (£22,876-£23,897)

Fixed Contract for One Year in the first instance

Are you an energetic, creative individual who connects well with young people?

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a flexible and reliable approach? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At Oaks Park High School, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged and on task with the work provided.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is considering a career in teaching.

It offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real classroom experience, build your confidence in managing pupil behaviour, and develop essential skills in a supportive and dynamic school environment.

You’ll be working closely with teaching staff, supporting the smooth running of lessons, and playing a key role in maintaining a positive learning atmosphere. Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable, as is a genuine commitment to their education, welfare and personal development.

Join us at Oaks Park High School and be part of a vibrant, inclusive community where every member of staff is valued and supported in their professional journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and hard working
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels
• Be a positive team player
• Embrace new technologies and ideas that enhance learning
• Have the ability to deal sensitively with pupils
• Be highly self motivated

Why work at Oaks Park High School

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning.
• Medical and wellbeing support for all staff
• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child centred philosophy at the heart of everything we do.
• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment
• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success.

In order to apply, please complete the online application form no later than 9am on Friday 16th May. Please understand that we may close the advert early or call applicants to interview before the closing date.

Safeguarding

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.