19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    as soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£21,980.00 - £25,024.00 Annually (Actual) Ormiston Grade 5, Scale Points 15 - 19 (£29,093 - £31,067 FTE) Depending on part time hours worked (32.5 - 37 hours per week)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people? We are looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to play a vital role in ensuring students continue to learn in a structured and engaging environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain classroom experience, whether you are considering a career in teaching or simply enjoy working with students in an educational setting. If you thrive in a dynamic school environment and can inspire and motivate young learners, we would love to hear from you.

At Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy (OIEA), we are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, fostering an environment where students and staff can thrive. Our academy is known for its calm, purposeful atmosphere, driven students, and dedicated staff. We work together to provide outstanding opportunities, supported by cutting-edge facilities.

Colleagues enjoy working with us as we prioritise and build a sense of belonging. We adopt a ‘work to live’ mentality meaning workload is carefully considered with a range of common-sense initiatives deployed. These typically include access to wellbeing days and a sensible approach to flexible working. Our team buys into our philosophy of continuous improvement and benefit from the ‘development over judgement’ mantra. We realise and appreciate that staff are our greatest resource.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

  • The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
  • Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
  • Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
  • A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:

  • A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to achieve career development through excellent CPD opportunities (at a trust and school level)
  • Access to Vivup platform for lifestyle savings, cycle to work schemes, and employee assistance programme

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Meakin, PA to Principal and VPs on 0115 9303724 or by emailing kmeakin@oiea.co.uk.

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above and please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Interviews to be held on Thursday 24th April 2025

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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

CVs are not accepted.

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About Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
975 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy. Our latest building houses the English, science and mathematics departments in state-of-the-art facilities. Our Academy is a vibrant and friendly place to teach, with 980 students currently on roll between 11-16 yrs.

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