Cover Supervisor (JDQ - AAAE 5080)

Permanent

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 Inset Days)

Grade 5 £19,086 per annum (actual)

Blacon High School – More than a school

Blacon High School is recruiting an energetic and confident Cover Supervisor to join an enthusiastic, committed team of support staff who work closely with teachers to provide continuity to children’s learning during teacher absences.

• Are you considering a move into teaching and looking for opportunities to gain relevant experience and develop your classroom management skills?
• Do you naturally engage with people?
• Do you have high aspirations for colleagues, students and yourself?
• Do you have experience as a cover supervisor, youth worker, learning support assistant or sports coach?
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If you are excited by your answers to these questions, then you may the right candidate for the role of Cover Supervisor at Blacon High School.

The role of Cover Supervisor is excellent experience for graduates who are considering teaching and would like to work within an educational environment. This opportunity can also enhance your PGCE application and help you gain valuable experience.  It is also a good role for anyone wishing to gain experience in a secondary school across a range of subjects

We are a popular and oversubscribed school having moved into a new state of the art building in 2016.  The school has grown from 395 students in 2016 to 720; testament to the belief and trust our community places in us and what the school stands for. The school’s ethos is one of ambition, excellence and high expectation.

Further information relating to this role can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification and by visiting the School website at www.blaconhighschool.net. For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Rachel Hudson, Headteacher on 01244 371475.

Please apply using the online application form from the Cheshire West and Chester Council website. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Email application queries to recruitment@blaconhigh.cheshire.sch.uk.

Blacon High School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10^th January 2025