14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Term time only plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£20,936 - £22,711 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

POST: Cover Supervisor Plus

DATES: Job start September 2025

SALARY: NJC SCP 12-17 (£27,711-£30,060 pro rata) – Actual salary £20,936 - £22,711 per annum

HOURS: 32.5 per week, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday, 11th July 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews: TBC, during week of 14th July 2025

Details:

The governors are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor Plus, duties to include:

  • Supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers with agreed learning activities in place
  • Assist the Deputy Headteacher and Attendance team leading Attendance to promote good attendance of students at school
  • Complement the professional work of pastoral teams by undertaking specific tasks delegated to support the wellbeing and development of students within the school
  • Assist in the one-to-one Academic Mentoring of some students
  • Assist the Administration Team by undertaking specific tasks to support the smooth running of the function
  • Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection
  • Applications welcome from ECTs


This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website https://stcuthberts.com/about/vacancies/vacancy-cover-supervisor-plus/Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher on 01744 678123 or via email at recruitment@stcuthberts.com

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com by the closing date of Friday, 11th July 2025 by 9:00am.

Interview date: TBC, during week of 14th July 2025

In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’scontinues to be a good school.

In our most recent Catholic School Inspection in May 2025, inspectors reported that “Pastoral care is exceptional”, “Students at St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School benefit from a well-established culture of care and inclusion” and “Relationships at all levels are characterised by mutual respect, kindness and compassion and that staff morale is high”.

As outlined in the DfE's Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, we wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

What the school offers its staff

Our Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

What we can offer:

  • A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
  • An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
  • Happy children who aspire to do their best
  • Motivated and dedicated staff
  • Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@stcuthberts.com

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About St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
911 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01744 678123

St Cuthbert’s is a voluntary-aided, 11-16, co-educational comprehensive Catholic high school in the St. Helens Authority in the north west of England. There are 914 pupils on roll of whom 45% are baptised Catholic, with 33% from other Christian denominations, and 22% from other faith or religious traditions.

Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stcuthberts.com.

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