Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Grade: BB04 (Scale Point 7-9)

FTE Salary: £24,294 to £25,119 Actual Salary: £20,860 to £21,569 (pay award pending)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time only + 5 days

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and adaptable person to join our professional and motivated team of support staff as a Cover Supervisor.  

This is a key role and will require you to maintain good order and keep pupils on track, in line with Academy policies and procedures. You will preferably have experience of working with young people in an educational setting however this is not essential. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience working in a secondary school or with aspirations to eventually train as a teacher.  

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.  

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted: 

·        “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”

·        “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”

·        “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”

·        “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”

·        “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.” 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.  

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following: 

·        A competitive salary

·        Access to training and support

·        Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)

·        Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).

·        Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing

·        Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact HR@stbb.org.uk on 01670 822795. 

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies. Applications from all denominations are welcome.  

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher. 

Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 14th October 2024 

We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.