Job Title: Cover Manager
Dates: Job start September 2025
Salary: NJC SCP 12-17 (£27,711- £30,060 pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 week (40 weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 at 9:00am
Interview date: TBC
In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.
“Pupils told inspectors that the best thing about the school is the education that they receive. They value the purposeful learning environment. Pupils focus on their work in class and co-operate well with one another. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and academic success. Pupils have pride in their work”.
Details:
The governors are seeking to appoint a Cover Manager, duties to include:
• To organise the planning, co-ordinate and allocate daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences throughout the school.
• Coordinate the daily work for cover supervisors and supply agency staff to ensure instructions for the lessons and seating plans are provided.
• To carry out some supervision whole classes in the classroom during the short-term absence of teachers with agreed lesson plans in place.
• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils.
• To line manage the Cover Supervisor team
• The primary focus of the role will be to implement staff cover and maintain good order and to keep students on task in the classroom ensuring they progress through the planned curriculum.
• Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Applications welcome from ECTs
Our Vision
A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.
What we can offer:
• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website www.stcuthberts.com. Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher, on 01744 678123 or email recruitment@stcuthberts.com
Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com
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