Cover Supervisor

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,110.00 - £30,238.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

This is a great opportunity for candidates with a desire to teach and supervise classes in subjects across the curriculum, supporting all students to complete the work set to the best of their ability. Candidates will demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills and work closely with students to ensure they develop self-discipline and adhere to our Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will work with students across all year groups and have an opportunity to run after school clubs.

St Ignatius College is:

A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual

A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued

A school where teachers are developed ’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to creating a safe learning environment in the absence of the normal class teacher

Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude

Experience of and ability to liaise with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly in their absence

Ensure that students are on task and complete the work set

An ability to manage the behaviour in the classroom to ensure a constructive learning environment

What we offer:

Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

Paid Personal/well-being Day

Cycle scheme

Two week Autumn half term

Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

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

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Ignatius College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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