Learning Manager/Cover Supervisor

The Excel Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Level 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Learning Manager to provide classroom cover for short-term absence and to provide general support and assistance to departments. The role entails supervising work which has been set by teachers thus enabling students’ learning to continue. There are very clear expectations for students and clear processes to ensure the successful applicant is well supported at all times by the designated Line Manager. The appropriate training will be available.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a new building and state-of-the-art learning environment. Colleagues benefit from being able to make use of the on-site fitness suite outside of school hours. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development and there is a strong CPD culture at all levels.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Excel - Alpha Academies Trust Recruitment Digital Booklet (2).pdf - 3.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Excel Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Excel Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01782 882700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-excel-academy (opens in new tab)

The Excel Academy is highly regarded in the community and is the ‘school of choice’ locally and is over-subscribed in all year groups. There is a real focus to move from being a ‘good’ academy to become ‘outstanding’.

Arranging a visit to The Excel Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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