Cover Supervisor

York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 6 Level 1 – 4 (£27,513 to £30,015 per annum) reduced pro rata, pay award pending
• Actual salary: Actual Annual Salary £23,640.02 to £25,789.81

What skills and experience we're looking for

York High School are seeking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to join our existing Cover Team in September.

The central focus of the Cover Supervisor’s role is to take responsibility for the learning, behaviour and progress of classes during the absence of the designated teacher. Working in a busy environment, the person we are looking for will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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About York High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 748 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: York High School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/york-high-school-york

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