Cover Supervisor
St James' Catholic High School, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2023
Closing date
13 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
- View all Part timejobs - 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,369 - £24,054
Actual salary
- £14,414-£15,499
Pay scale
- Scale 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
- To register and record student attendance using Sims Lesson Monitor
- To instruct students regarding the work left by the teacher
- To provide students with the necessary resources for their learning
- To enable orderly entrance and exit of classrooms
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
- To create a calm and purposeful environment in which pupils can complete work set by the classroom teacher and engender high expectations
- To follow school systems and procedures on behaviour management
- To report back as appropriate using school’s referral procedures on the behaviours of pupils during the class and any issues arising
- To manage resources effectively and ensure classrooms are left tidy and ready for the next lesson
- To collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
- To liaise with teacher(s) about cover work
- To be aware of particular pupils’ specific needs as identified in IEPs and on the medical needs register
- To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
- Support the curriculum when supervising classes in the absence of a teacher
- Be aware of, and comply with, all school policies and procedures
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
- Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.
The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description.
What the school offers its staff
We are a good oversubscribed school (OFSTED 2022) located in Stockport, South of Manchester. Our school is made up of 825 students and 100 staff. St James’ Catholic High School is a thriving Catholic community that places children at the centre of everything we do. The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Outstanding” Catholic school.
St James’ is a highly academic performing school:
- Impressive positive progress 8 scores for the previous three years
- In 2023, 75% of students achieved at least a grade 4 in English & Maths while 54% of students achieved a grade 5 in these subjects
- 40 grade 9s and 101 grade 8s in 2023 demonstrating exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
- Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects placing us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally
Our school is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning and thrives on providing outstanding opportunities for the young people we serve. All our staff work to provide our young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding in order to achieve their full potential.
Inspired by the example of St James, the purpose of our school is to strive for excellence whilst keeping our Catholic roots at the centre of everything we do. Our three school values of Family, Faith and Excellence are lived out every single day by staff, students and all stakeholders.
The reputation of our school is exceptional within Stockport and across the Shrewsbury Diocese for academic excellence, impeccable pupil conduct and for providing outstanding additional opportunities for our young people. The result is that our young people develop into global Catholic citizens who are proud to profess their faith and who make a positive contribution to society.
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Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James' Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 807 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 482 6900
The St James’ Catholic High School Mission: To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence. Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos. St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School which was judged by OFSTED to be a “Good school in April 2022, with “Outstanding” Outcomes for Pupils. The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Outstanding” Catholic school.
Arranging a visit to St James' Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk.
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