Cover Supervisor

Start Date: As soon as possible

Cover Supervisor
Work Pattern: 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Term Time [38 weeks] plus 1 week
Salary: £23,367 [Grade 8 pro rata]

Early applications will be considered favourably and interviews may be held as soon as practicable for mutual benefit. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

We are looking to appoint an excellent Cover Supervisor to work under the guidance of subject leaders and supervise classes during short term absence of teaching staff. The role provides a great opportunity to gain experience and develop effective teaching skills.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- a positive, flexible approach, calm and resilient under pressure
- energy, enthusiasm and a confident approach to behaviour management 
- strong verbal and written communication skills 
- achieved GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above

This job is an ideal post for someone wanting to gain experience in a secondary school prior to taking up teaching as a career as it will give you excellent experience with classroom management and in developing relationships with students. It is essential that you enjoy working with young people. It can be a demanding role and you need to be able to communicate well both with staff and students and be flexible to adapt to any situation. Past experience of working in a school would be an advantage.

We offer a supportive working environment within a brilliant team, ample opportunities for personal career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access and free gym facilities on site.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Gaffney on 01900 873290 or Julie.gaffney@sjchs.uk.  

To apply and find out more, please visit https://sjchs.uk/vacancies/ to complete our online application form.
 
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 12pm Monday 27th January 2025