What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor from September 2024 to provide classroom cover for short term absences and provide continuity of education for students.
The ideal candidate will be confident in the classroom, a role model for high standards and able to deliver high quality cover lessons in which students can learn and make progress, using the cover work provided.
The ability to develop positive working relationships with students and colleagues and communicate clearly are key for this post. You will have a ‘can do’ and well organised approach to your work plus energy, commitment and drive to engage students in their learning and make progress.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is either a qualified teacher or has extensive experience of supporting KS3 and KS4 students effectively in the classroom
• Has good classroom management skills
• Has excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Builds positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and carers
• Has excellent organisational skills and can work on their own initiative
• Is resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Works collaboratively.
What the school offers its staff
Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
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We offer:
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
Further details about the role
Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit
Commitment to safeguarding
The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to: The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust