Cover Supervisor
Leek High School, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU21 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
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
- School website
- Leek High School website
- 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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