Cover Supervisor

Temporary until 31 August 2025

32 hours per week, term time plus 5 days 

Are you passionate about making a difference for young people and their education?

Outwood Academy Hindley is an 11-16 academy, based in the friendly town of Wigan in Greater Manchester, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We are seeking an energetic individual with a strong commitment to working with young people in an education setting. As a Cover Supervisor, you will work across the age range 11 to 18 covering lessons for absent colleagues, working under the guidance of teaching staff to implement work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom, including the supervision of whole classes during the short term absence of teachers. You will manage the behaviour of students in line with the academy’s Behaviour Policy. 

You should have Level 2 Qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent and be keen to undergo further development/education. Full training and support will be given for the right candidate. 

You will contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, optimism, celebration and mutual support in the school which promotes equality within, and values the diversity of the school community.

As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

We offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.

We would love you to visit us and find out more. As such, prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy and have a chance to meet some of our wonderful students.  Please contact M Allen - m.allen@hindley.outwood.com should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the departments to see what we have to offer.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

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Closing date: Midday on 2 December 2024.

Interview date: 6 December 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.