Vacancy ▸ Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.   This role will supervise classes during the absence of the timetabled class teacher.  You will ensure students carry out the curriculum tasks set by the class teacher, assisting them to understand the nature of the work set and managing student behaviour.

The working days are up to five days a week and we welcome applications on a part time or full time basis.  The full time working hours are from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday during the school term.  Your actual starting salary is £17,667 per annum based on working 30.8 hours over 5 days a week, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  Your salary is on a progressive pay scale and it is anticipated that with annual pay progression, your salary will increase to £19,119 after your first year and to £20,770 after your second year.

Why choose us?

 The Cover Supervisor team, plays a key part of the life of our school and we will give you training and mentor support in school for this exciting new opportunity.  Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was recently described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020).  We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit us.

 What can we offer you?

• An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
• Access to teacher training via Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training
• Opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities with for example, our PE and Performing Arts teams.
• Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs at Driffield’s Leisure Centre.
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to Vivup – a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing.

What are we are looking for?

 We are looking for an individuals who are great communicators and able to quickly build rapport with young people.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. We’re also looking for the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and adaptable to be able to respond to the changing requirements of cover
• Great team player
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

The deadline for completed application forms is 9 am on 10 September 2024.  We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)

How To Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be found in the Supporting Documents section and email it to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.