We are seeking to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to be based at Babington Academy.
The successful candidate will supervise and teach well-organised, prepared lessons in the absence of teachers across the age and ability range, taking tutor group registration and providing support where necessary.
You will have the ability to manage the behaviour of students, motivating and encouraging them to interact and work co-operatively with others whilst ensuring that students are engaged on tasks set.
If you are someone who has always wondered whether you would be suited to a career in education this is a fantastic opportunity for you to find out and gain valuable experience. This role may be particularly suitable for a graduate looking for classroom experience prior to undertaking teaching training or equally someone with existing experience within education. We provide a high level of continuing professional development regardless of experience.
This post is for 5 days a week (32.5 hours) 39 weeks per year. Minimum Salary grade 4 points 7-10 (Actual salary £18.416.65/or main teacher pay range (dependent upon experience, skills and qualification of applicant).
Salary Grade 4 points 7 - 10 £24,294 pro rata to £18,416.65 per annum
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.
Do you want to make a profound positive difference?
Have you got what it takes?
Would you like to be part of something special?
If so, join our team at Babington Academy for a career without limits.
It is a very exciting time to join us at Babington; we are a vibrant and diverse 11-16 school where our students are our best resource and is a place where the best teachers can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students.
We promise:
That every day you’ll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our students are amazing… that’s a promise!
To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community where staff debate teaching and learning. In additional to our academy based CPD, staff can also opt into Trust led professional development
We currently have seven Specialist Leaders in Education (SLEs) that support the development of teaching and learning
Working in our calm, child-centred, supportive and well-resourced environment will ensure that you thrive!
An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy
High quality new build with superb teaching and learning environments and facilities
Plus our staff benefits package:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to the Tusker Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
Eye Test Vouchers – Free Spec Savers eye test voucher for eligible staff
Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation.
Free onsite parking at the Trust and its Academies
What others say about us…
IQM Flagship Status Accreditation (Jan. 2023): “Babington Academy is an exceptional place where students, staff and leaders really do flourish. No student is left behind here… It became obvious that the students were well cared for and genuinely loved in this academy. There was a strong level of engagement visible in all classes… Students were interested in their learning and wanted to take part.”
SMSC GOLD Award (July 2022): “Students were courteous and respectful… showing high standards of behaviour, conduct and learning… The Academy is rooted in its community. It is representative of its community, builds strong links and celebrates the rich cultural identities that its student come from.”
We strongly recommend that you visit Babington before applying, to see why we are all so proud to be Babington.
Closing date: by Midday on 30th April 2024
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.