Cover Supervisor
St Ives School, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- 22,180.48
Cover Supervisor job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the transformative power of excellent teaching? St. Ives School is seeking an inspiring Cover Supervisor, to join our vibrant community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every student receives the highest quality education, and we are looking for a teacher who shares our values and dedication to excellence. We value positive relationships in school and seek a leader who shares our commitment to being a school where every student can thrive and achieve their potential in a supportive environment.We are also dedicated to embracing cutting-edge digital learning technologies. All of our students and teachers are equipped with iPads, and we provide a comprehensive training program to ensure that our educators are proficient in utilising these tools to enhance the learning experience. We are committed to cultivating 21st-century learning experts who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our students in an increasingly digital world.About You:As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, our staff benefit from stability, support, and a wide range of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a larger community of educators dedicated to excellence in education.Located in one of the most beautiful areas of West Cornwall, St Ives School offers the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal environment. With close access to picturesque towns and villages, the famous Penwith coastline, and easy access to the A30, our school provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.If you are passionate about education, dedicated to your own professional development and are committed to inspiring and empowering students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join us at St Ives School. Come and be a part of our journey as we deliver excellence in education! Apply today and embark on an enriching and rewarding career in one of Cornwall's most picturesque locations.At St Ives School we see our staff as our most important resource. The successful candidate will have our full support in their ongoing career development. Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More information on our benefits can be found here.How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm Sunday 5th July 2026If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Simon Horner shorner@stives.tpacademytrust.org Telephone: 01736 795608Interviews to be held week commencing: Date to be confirmedIf you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent team for assistance at recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Ives School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 573 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Ives School website
At St Ives School, our mission is to create an inclusive, caring, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are deeply committed to the success and well-being of all our students, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. Our nurturing atmosphere is built on a foundation of strong, positive relationships and a culture of belonging, where every individual feels valued and respected.
As a progressive and forward-thinking school at the forefront of excellence in digital pedagogy, we are always striving to be the best we can be. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our students and community. We equally value our high-quality academic programme, which leads to outstanding outcomes, and our vibrant extra-curricular and personal development offerings that provide a real wow factor and create memories for a lifetime. Our school values—Effort, Kindness, and Community—are at the heart of everything we do, empowering our students to become compassionate, resilient, and responsible individuals. At St Ives School, we are dedicated to preparing our students for a bright and successful future in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
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