21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    22 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday term time plus inset days

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,403 - £27,254

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are recruiting for an excellent Cover Supervisor to join our team here at Leek High School. We require highly motivated, passionate and committed people to help us drive a culture of continuous and sustained improvement in all educational areas. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant impact on theprogress and attainment of our students and on the development of our school. Applicants are warmly invited to visit our school.

The successful candidate should embody a blend of patience, adaptability and strong communication skills. This role demands an individual who can provide valuable support to both teachers and students. Patience is crucial when working with diverse learning styles and abilities, allowing the role to offer tailored assistance to each student. Adaptability comes into play as the role often involves multitasking and adjusting to the dynamic nature of a classroom environment. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with teachers, understanding instructional goals and fostering positive interactions with students. A person who is approachable, empathetic, and dedicated to the educational journey of every student contributes significantly to the overall success of the learning environment.

We strive to inspire our students to have high aspirations for themselves, to believe that they deserve the best from life and to help them achieve their dreams. We expect our staff to be determined and caring. In this role you will be expected to:

  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children

  • Comply with school policies and procedures

  • Be a positive role model for students and staff

  • Work closely with parents/carers and other professionals

  • Support before and after school provision

What the school offers its staff

  • A friendly school community with delightful students and supportive parents

  • A unified and collaborative staff team

  • Excellent professional development opportunities

  • Free on-site parking

  • Pension contributions at 26.2% of gross pay

  • Staff room facilities

  • An incredible site with acres of land which includes grass pitches and woodland areas

  • Shared access to a multi-use astro turf pitch

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.
Applicants must complete The Talentum Learning Trust Application form attached.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Leek High School

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
253 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
mkenny@ttlt.org.uk
Phone number
01538225050

The Talentum Learning Trust, consisting of eight schools including Churnet View Middle School, Leek High School and Westwood College, is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek High School is a well-established and successful 13-19 secondary school and shares a joint sixth form with Westwood College. 

Arranging a visit to Leek High School

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

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