Cover Supervisor

Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives and education? Are you interested in working in education and would like to gain experience of working in a secondary school?

The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall, on the outskirts of Leicester. We believe in kindness, hard work and personal responsibility, and we work tirelessly to teach these values to our pupils. We have an incredibly warm and welcoming body of staff who are creating a brilliant school in the heart of our community. We are a school where staff can and do make a real difference in the lives of young people.

We are currently looking to recruit a full time Cover Supervisor on a permanent basis to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivation person to join our well-established Cover Supervisor team, to provide effective cover for absence teaching staff that will contribute towards achieving outstanding teaching and learning. This includes classes in our mainstream setting and our SEMH school Endeavour.

You will need a passion for engaging young people with their education so that no learning time is lost, with strong communication skills and an ability to work alongside a wide range of colleagues at our school.

Reporting director to our Assistant Principal, not only will you be integrated into the cover supervisor team, you will also have opportunities to develop and run specific projects within the school, such as mentoring and supporting our pupils in achieving their potential. If you are considering a career in teaching, this role would also provide invaluable experience.

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust.

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week)

Grade 7 point 11 FTE £25,998 (actual salary £19,539 pa)

Interview date: As soon as possible

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.