School Cover Supervisor
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Outwood Academy Shafton
School Cover Supervisor
35 hours per week Monday to Friday Term Time plus 5 INSET days.
Grade 5 SCP 9-.37 - 23523.58.
Permanent to start as soon as possible.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications required to the position.
As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences and assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials required. You will cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising the daily cover rota for absent staff and contacting teaching supply agencies to arrange supply periods where cover is not required you will support in the classroom as directed.
The post would ideally suit an individual considering a teaching career but applications are welcome from any candidate with integrity imagination and energy for this rewarding role.
You must possess good communication and listening skills and ensure that respect and confidentiality is maintained at all times. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.
About our Academy
Outwood Academy Shafton is an academy bursting with potential for excellence. The students and staff are passionate about their school and there is a strong sense of belonging within the academy. The Academy is a large 11-16 school with just over 1400 students on sits at the heart of its community. The academy is full annually with first choice preferences and we have a large number of families who are waiting for a place for their child. The academy is a new-build academy opening almost a decade ago. As a learning community it is a vast space covering 4 floors with excellent suites of classrooms labs and specialist learning facilities.
We are proud that Outwood Academy Shafton is a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for 2023 the academy was recognised by the Inclusion Quality Mark as a National Inclusion Champion placing in the top 6 schools nationally for our work on creating a place where all young people feel that they belong and can succeed.
The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2015 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First raising standards and transforming lives.
Our key aim is to create a positive happy ethos and culture where our students behave well have good manners develop age appropriate self-discipline engage positively with their learning and show integrity in their words and actions.
Student Voice is a huge strength of the academy serving to raise student engagement encouraging participation in charity community learning and peer support. We strongly believe our student voice makes students feel valued and included in their schooling.
Praise culture for staff and students sits at the heart of our vision of belonging. Our system of praise values and celebrates the achievement of all students and staff both within and outside the classroom. This culture of praise is visually represented in each classroom with teachers encouraged to praise students for going above and beyond. Students receive a Praising Stars report every 6 weeks which reviews and praises their effort in their classes. The academy calendar is built upon a number of regular weekly termly and annual praise events such as our weekly PROUD Thursday which we welcome you to come and view when you visit us.
The academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and we intend that every member of staff receives CPD appropriate to the role.
To view the job description for this role please clickhere
To view the personal specification for this role please clickhere
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Davina Mellor Vice Principal
For more information and to apply online please click the apply button.
Closing date: Midday on 28 September 2025.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
