COVER SUPERVISOR

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1124 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

32.5 hours per week / Term-time only + 1 week

We are characterised by how we treat our people.

“Pupils enjoy attending this thriving and popular school.  They feel a strong sense of belonging to the school community.  Pupils achieve well and almost all successfully move on to apprenticeships, A levels or other forms of education, employment or training.  Staff have high expectations of behaviour and know pupils very well.”  Ofsted April 2023

This is an outstanding opportunity for a suitably experienced individual to join a successful and welcoming school.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and proactive person to supervise whole classes for short-term teacher absence and general classroom support.  We are looking for someone who can support learning and motivate & engage students.

A high level of education, including A* - C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths, along with relevant experience or an appropriate, recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 3 is essential. 

It is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us.  We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve.  SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.  At SJT we view the professional development of all staff as a priority and you will be joining successful and committed team.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of ‘Belong, Believe Achieve’ whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievements.

Further details and application form are available from the college website or as detailed below.

For an application pack please:

download from the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

or telephone 01282 682313

or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date:  9am Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Shortlisting:    Wednesday 4th September 2024
Interviews:     Week commencing 9th September 2024

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher Designate

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.