5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Up to full time, with a minimum of 21 hours per week. Term-Time only (190 days per year)

Contract type

Fixed term - Temporary until the end of the academic year

Full-time equivalent salary

Point 10 on the NJC Support Staff Scale i.e. £25,276 per annum FTE.

Actual salary

Actual salary £21,063 (Pro-rata for term time only, 37 hours per week). Actual salary £11,954 (Pro-rata for term time only, 21 hours per week).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Priestley College, a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor.

Job Description and Purpose:

  • Supervise classes during the absence of a teacher.
  • Supervise communal areas of the College and to facilitate a safe and positive College culture.
  • Through the above, help enhance the experience of students at Priestley College.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Cover Supervisor will:

  • In the absence of a teacher, will be solely responsible for a class of students, ensuring they are supported and engaged in learning as set by a teacher and/ or manager.
  • Liaise with teachers and managers with regard to work set for a class and to feedback on progress.
  • Effectively manage behavior and any other immediate issues or emergencies that arise in accordance with College policy.
  • To liaise with the Operations and Management team to ensure communal areas are effectively monitored and facilitate a safe and positive Culture.
  • Promote positive behavior and relationships, using effective strategies in a timely manner in accordance with College policy.
  • To liaise with the relevant managers and support directly literacy intervention including planning and implementation of individual and small group intervention.
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of curriculum resources to support students.
  • To undertake administrate duties relevant to the role.
  • To invigilate internal and external examinations under formal conditions.
  • Promote positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the college staff.
  • When not required to undertake any responsibility falling within the above, the person may be directed to provide additional support in the College.

How to Apply:

Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).

Email your application tohr@priestley.ac.ukor, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.

If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please emailhr@priestley.ac.uk

Application Deadline:

12 noon Tuesday 10th December 2024.

What the school offers its staff

There are many additional benefits to working at Priestley College. Below is a summary of some key perks.

Health Assured

Access to comprehensive telephone helplines that are available all day, every day offering practical and emotional support including help with bereavement, trauma, relationship issues, stress and family matters. There are many other benefits to this service, which all staff are made aware of when joining Priestley.

Continuous Professional Development Programme

Priestley College runs a number of Continuous Professional Development Days throughout the year and is open to suggestions as to what you would like to learn on these days. Staff can also be supported in additional development outside of these days.

Free eye tests

Staff can apply to be reimbursed for the cost of an eye test where a significant part of their normal work is spent on a visual display unit (VDU) or display screen equipment (DSE).

Staff wellbeing activities

There are several wellbeing activities that take place throughout the year as well as fun charity days and social gatherings that bring all staff who want to join in together.

Free parking and cycle storage

Free parking is available at Priestley College and there is a secure cycle storage area on the campus.

Cafes and kitchen

Staff have two cafes from which to choose, but both sell tasty coffee supplied by Change Please. This amazing social enterprise donates its profits to helping the homeless so every time you buy a drink you are making a difference!

Commitment to safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.

Applying for the job

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About Priestley College

School type
Academy, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth_form_or_college
School size
0 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Email address
hr@priestley.ac.uk

Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to
sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were
excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and
study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.

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