48 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    To be confirmed

  • Closing date

    29 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours. Interview date is Friday 9th May 2025.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 5 £25,183 to £26,409

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team at Chesterton Community Sports College.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

- Assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures

- Supervising whole classes undertaking pre-prepared activities during the short-term absence of a teacher

- Managing the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking work

- Reporting on the behaviour of pupils during classes and any issues arising using school procedures

- Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of pupils in the classroom

- Liaising with staff and other relevant professionals and providing information about pupils as appropriate

- Other roles may include in-class support, liaising with the SEN department, upkeep of school displays and support across other departments

Desirable Skills

- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

- Competent in the use of ICT in all aspects of the role

- Curriculum knowledge and experience to support self-directed learning

- Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to health and safety and child protection

What the school offers its staff

Chesterton Community Sports College is an exciting school to work in with a dynamic, enthusiastic team. We are the lead school of the Collective Vision Trust and have an excellent reputation in the area.

We are an oversubscribed school with a record of excellent progress and results. We have a warm and friendly learning environment with a hard-working ethos and both staff and pupils strive, ‘To be the best they can be.’

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Chesterton Community Sports College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
886 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01782 568350

Chesterton Community Sports College is an exciting school to work in with dynamic and enthusiastic teaching staff. We are the lead school of Collective Vision Trust and have an excellent reputation in the area for developing teachers and leaders of the future.
We are an oversubscribed school with a record of excellent progress and results. We have a warm and friendly learning environment with a hard working ethos and both staff and pupils strive,'To be the best they can be'.

Arranging a visit to Chesterton Community Sports College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@collectivevisiontrust.org.uk.

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