COVER SUPERVISOR (1 Post)
Fixed Term: As soon as possible to 31st August 2026
Salary: Grade 5 £28,598 - £31,022 (FTE)
32.50 hours per week for 39 weeks per year pro-rata approximately 75.79% of salary.
The Governors of this successful and oversubscribed Catholic High School wish to appoint a Cover Supervisor.
We require a responsible, committed and well organised individual to supervise classes when teachers are absent and to help with other duties as directed. Applicants should have a good general education and get on well with young people.
The successful applicant would have a customised induction programme and opportunities to further develop their experience skill set.
Estyn and Section 50 inspections have highlighted the many good and excellent features of the school. Improvement in pupil achievement is due to the commitment of staff, partnership with parents/carers and hard work by our pupils. The school is truly comprehensive, and we are committed to the principal of inclusion.
Students at St. Joseph’s RC High School are proud of their vibrant learning community which is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to discover their talents, realise their potential and become well rounded, socially conscious young citizens.
Please refer to the ‘Candidate Brief’ for further information to include departmental information, job description and person specification. Further details about our school can be found on our website.
The school is located close to junction 28 of the M4.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post please contact Mrs Donna Rogers, Business Manager at the school.
The Employee Code of Conduct document is available as a download for your information.
Closing date: Applications to be received by Monday 12th January 2026 (Noon).
NQTs considered - yes
To apply for this job please refer to the guidance notes and complete the following form:
• CES Support Staff Application Form
If you wish to post please address to:
Mrs J Morgan (c/o Mrs Jenny Harris)
Headteacher
St. Joseph’s RC High School
Pencarn Way
Tredegar Park
Newport NP10 8XH
Applications to be received by email or post by 9am on the closing date.
If posting please ensure you have used the correct amount of postage as your application may not arrive until after the closing date.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Disclosure and Barring Service - This post will result in you having contact with children, the elderly, sick or disabled. The Authority, therefore, requires that by virtue of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Children’s Act 1989 and/or the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form – your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. Further information about Disclosure and Barring Service and the Council’s approach to recruiting ex-offenders should follow the application form, if not contact the person named in the advertisement.
We have a legal obligation to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK if you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documentation such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English.
We are compliant with the Welsh Language Service Delivery Standard and are happy to support the delivery of interviews in the medium of Welsh if required. If you would like us to undertake your interview in Welsh, please state this clearly in the first line of your supporting statement.