Cover Supervisor

Role: Cover Supervisor Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock Start Date: TBC Salary (Actual Salary): £20,545 - £21,783 Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Mon to Fri, Term Time only + 5 days Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences?

Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff. Welcome from the Principal I am truly proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Haydock.

Nestled in the vibrant, historic community of Haydock, St Helens, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. What truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Haydock are dedicated, passionate individuals motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to our community.

We value collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, constantly striving to provide the very best learning experience for every child. As a proud member of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people.

I look forward to meeting you. To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet , Click Here If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact Vicky Hooton, Cover Supervisor, via email: v.hooton@haydock.outwood.com The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes.

The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment.

Responsibilities include

assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.

To view the job description for this role, please click here Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills.

Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential. To view the personal specification for this role, please click here