Cover Supervisor

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for covering lessons for short term absences due to illness and training. Long term absence is covered by qualified teachers. The role provides consistent and high-quality cover for all departments. Work for the lesson being covered will be provided and may include specific work related to the subject which is being covered or project work which may be completed by a year group over a period of time. When you are not covering lessons, you may work with Heads of Department or the Senior Management Team in the development of the resources and contribute with new ideas and ways of making improvements. You may also be required to provide some break time or lunch time supervision. 

It is anticipated that candidates may have staff development needs around classroom management and there will be initial in-house training offered through a full induction programme. This will include gaining a good understanding of the school policy and procedures related to behaviour and discipline maters; reporting arrangements; professional conduct; sharing best practice with some of our excellent teachers; working with members of the Learning Support Department and observing a series of lessons. 

Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm 

Term time [38 weeks per year] plus INSET training days [1 week]

Part Time may also be available.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For an informal discussion about the role, or if you have any questions, please contact Ian Nevitt, Headteacher on 01900 873290 or via julie.gaffney@sjchs.uk

Closing Date: 12pm Monday 11th November

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.

St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.

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.