Job description
Cover Supervisor
Prospero Teaching is looking for a confident, assertive, and approachable Cover Supervisor to cover classes in a secondary academy in St Helens. Most of the timetable for this role will be to cover key stage 3 and key stage 4 levels, all abilities and subjects. You will be required to cover sickness/staff absences and therefore need to be available promptly. Calls to cover staff can be made on the day or in advance if required.
The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors as well as individuals who have undertaken leadership roles in youth activities or even sports coaching. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. This role is best suited to applicants who have a desire to pursue a career in education as a teacher, to gain experience and knowledge of classroom management, the curriculum and how a school runs.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
1. Location – St Helens
2. Position – Cover Supervisor
3. Type of work – Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
4. Start date – January 2024
5. Duration / Likely Duration – ongoing until further notice – sickness cover
6. End date (if applicable) – N/A
7. Contract type – Temporary
8. Full time/part time – Part time
9. Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £80 per day
10. Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
11. Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable
12. Previous experience working in a leadership role is desirable
13. Degree is desirable
14. Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
15. Up to date Prevent training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
16. Hold Right to Work in the UK
17. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
18. Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years