32.5 hours per week, term time + 1 day

Fixed term parental leave vacancy

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Cover Supervisor to join Whitcliffe Mount Academy.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher.

The ideal candidate will:

Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent;
Have NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience;
Have considerable experience of working within an Academy or equivalent including experience of working as a Teaching Assistant;
Have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to respond independently to unexpected challenges;
Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring young children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Whitcliffe Mount:
Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Whitcliffe Mount School is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:

It is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Please click the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11:59pm

Interview date: TBC

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.

Cover Supervisor