Cover Supervisor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at CHS South. This is a part time temporary post for 5 months initially, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £9,999 and the full time equivalent is £29,064 Grade 5. You will be working 14 hours per week and working days are Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday, depending on availability.

We’re looking for :

We are seeking a confident, adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys working with young people and is committed to supporting their learning. The successful candidate will be able to manage classroom behaviour effectively, deliver pre-prepared lessons, and provide feedback on student progress. Experience in a school setting is desirable, but not essential, we welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who are passionate about education and making a difference.

Main purpose of the job :

As Cover Supervisor you will complement the professional work of teachers by delivering agreed learning activities to whole classes during short‑term staff absences. You will ensure continuity of learning, manage classroom behaviour, and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, delivering pre‑set work.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback on student progress and behaviour.
• Support curriculum areas and contribute to resource development.
• Assist with classroom displays and general teaching support.
• Undertake break and lunchtime duties as part of the school rota.
• Accompany students on educational visits and trips.
• Support other areas of the school when cover demand is low.

Essential qualifications & experience :

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and / or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

How to apply

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place in person early November.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

CHS South

CHS South is a 11-16 eight‑form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand‑new building which opened in September 2021.

We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future. We ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward‑thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts, ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.

We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas.

“CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.”

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self‑disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self‑disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Contact

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