14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (includes 5 inset days and a workback element) (Monday 8.00am-4.30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.00-3.30pm)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598 - £31,022 pro rata (actual salary £25,298 - £27,442 per annum)

Pay scale

SCP 12-17, Pay Grade F

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A commitment to safeguarding and equality
  • Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential
  • Be passionate about supporting education
  • Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
  • Be flexible and adaptable in a busy educational environment
  • Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Have a working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Have the ability to relate to children and young people
  • Be able to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example
  • Have a level 2 qualification in English and maths

What the school offers its staff

  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
  • An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational Health and Pension
  • Excellent facilities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Kirkby High School are seeking to appoint a learning supervisor to supervise whole classes during the short term absence of teachers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Kirkby High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1027 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 477 8710

 
Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.  


Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life. 


We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’ 
 self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be. 

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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