Cover Assistant

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Hours: 30 Hours a week | Monday – Friday 08:15 AM – 03:15 PM (1 Hr Unpaid Break Per Day)

Salary: Scale Point 4/5, Points 7-17: £21,149 – £24,673 gross per annum (£30,285 – £34,997 FTE), dependant on experience.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, permanent Cover Assistant to join our team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Teaching and Learning, you will also report to the Staff Cover Coordinator on a daily basis for specific cover requirements. The Cover Assistant will be required to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.

You will have successful experience working with children and young people of a relevant age in a learning environment, have an understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation, as well as being able to work and communicate well with children, young people, and adults alike. As a permanent member of our support staff, you will be highly organized, flexible in your approach to work, and play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of our students’ education.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an outstanding school and make a major contribution to the school’s continued success.

All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and Core Values of the school and we have a Chaplaincy team that can help support individuals within their roles.