Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a successful 11-18 mainstream co-educational academy which has improved rapidly over recent years. We recently celebrated achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in our November 2022 inspection. The improvement in progress 8 scores from 2019 to 2022 indicates we are the most improved school in Gateshead and among the top 10% of schools for improvement in the North East of England.
We provide an exceptional programme of CPD for staff. We know this through staff surveys and our exceptionally low levels of staff turnover. The majority of staff who have left us have gone on to promoted positions. Staff are happy here; Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a good place to work. We have high expectations of our staff and students, but we also know our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them with respect. We value the development of all our staff, and you will develop further as a teacher during your time here.
Our next steps are to build on our recent achievements, and to improve the attainment and progress of our disadvantaged students, including those with SEND. We also want to engage more effectively with our community and continue to expand our already thriving extra-curricular offer for our students. Alongside these aims, we aim to expand our sixth form further, by attracting applications from other local schools, as well as ensuring more of our students complete key stage 4 with the qualifications required for further academic study.
We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to support our teaching team to facilitate the smooth and effective delivery of the curriculum across all school subject areas. The role of a Cover Supervisor demands flexibility and initiative. Your focus will be on supporting progress by providing classroom supervision for students whose regular teacher is absent. You will be expected to deliver pre-planned learning activities and establish productive working relationships with students in a stimulating and orderly learning environment.
Our Cover Supervisor positions present an excellent opportunity for candidates who are potentially looking to gain experience to progress into teaching. This is a key role in supporting the day to day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you
The Application
Shortlisting will be carried out according to criteria which will be assessed using the completed application form and the supporting statement, outlining how you meet the person specification.
The Interview
If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 2 April
Shortlisting to take place: Thursday 3 April
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 7 April
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Completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@lordlawson.academy no later than 9.00am on Monday 2 April 2025.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August; if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.