Cover Manager
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PB
- £24,312 - £27,433 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4, Point 12 (Range: Point 12 to 15)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September/October 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2024
Job overview
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3PB
Tel: 01359 230885
Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Website: www.thurstoncollege.org
Principal: Maéve Taylor BA (Hons)
Current Roll: 1492; Years 7-11: 1324; Sixth Form: 168
Cover Manager
Permanent Role
Required to start September/October 2024
Up to 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Grade 4, Point 12 (Range: Point 12 to 15)
Actual Salary: £24,312.00 to £27,433.00 based on 37 hours per week
(FTE £27,803.00 to £31,364.00)
“When books are opened, we discover that we have wings.” (Helen Hayes)
We are looking to appoint an organised, proactive and dynamic Cover Manager to organise and manage daily cover for absent staff with a start time of 07:15. It may be necessary to organise and welcome external supply staff whilst following the necessary SCR legislation procedure.
The role will also offer the opportunity to provide cover and support in the classroom during busy periods, this will enable a firm understanding of the team and will be key in best placing Cover Supervisors within the timetable to ensure that the curriculum is maintained for our students in Years 7 to Year 11.
This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to gain experience of working within a school environment and would suit applicants who may be considering a future career in teaching.
There are many training opportunities available and we would welcome applications from those who can offer enrichment experiences for our young people.
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school (NOR 1492) with a successful sixth form. 2024 is an exciting time to join us as we have appointed a new Principal and the school had its Ofsted judgement confirmed as “Good”. We want all of our staff and students to be proud to work and study here and demonstrate our core values of PRIDE: progress, respect, integrity, determination and empathy.
There is an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location just off the A14 and convenient road and rail links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
If you would like to discuss this post or to visit the school please contact us and visit our website for further information.
If you are excited by this post, its challenges and opportunities; if you relish the prospect of joining our team of committed and excellent staff, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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About Thurston Community College
- Thurston Community College
- Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St. Edmunds
- Suffolk
- IP31 3PB
- United Kingdom
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school with a successful sixth form. 2024 is an exciting time to join us as we have appointed a new Principal and the school had its Ofsted judgement confirmed as “Good”. We want all of our staff and students to be proud to work and study here and demonstrate our core values of PRIDE: progress, respect, integrity, determination and empathy.
There is an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location just off the A14 and convenient road and rail links to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
We are a school that boasts a strong sense of community and prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. The well-being and education of every young person is fundamental to us. We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.
Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our college community with the knowledge and skills to help students make meaningful choices and achieve excellence in all aspects of school life and contribute positively to the world in which we live.
Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to all posts are subject to the relevant enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP31 3PB
Tel: 01359 230885
Email: recruitment@thurstoncollege.org
Website: www.thurstoncollege.org
Interim Principal: Maéve Taylor (BA Hons)
Roll: 1492; Years 7-11: 1324; Sixth Form: 168
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