Cover Supervisor

“Pupils, and students in the sixth form, flourish at this school. They are immensely proud of their school and its history. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum that is successfully designed to build a deep and secure body of knowledge over time. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.” (Ofsted 2022)

Grade 4 SCP 12 - 17, £26,421 - £28,770 per annum (FTE) (Pay award pending)

Actual pro rata salary £20,270 - £22,754 (dependent on continuous service and experience)

Part-time, 33 hours 20 minutes per week (08:20 - 15:30, including 30 minute lunch break)

Term Time only plus 2 days

Permanent

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to start as soon as possible to provide classroom cover for short term absences and provide continuity of education for students. 

The ideal candidate will be confident in the classroom, a role model for high standards and able to deliver high quality cover lessons in which students can learn and make progress, using the cover work provided.

The ability to develop positive working relationships with students and colleagues and communicate clearly are key for this post. You will have a ‘can do’ and well organised approach to your work plus energy, commitment and drive to engage students in their learning and make progress. 

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is either a qualified teacher or has extensive experience of supporting KS3 and KS4 students effectively in the classroom
• Has good classroom management skills
• Has excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Builds positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and carers
• Has excellent organisational skills and can work on their own initiative
• Is resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Works collaboratively
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Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.  

Alongside Blue Coat, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.   

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service 
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:    6 September 2024 at 09:00

Interviews:                                     TBC

Start Date:                                    ASAP

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.