COVER SUPERVISOR

Location

Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR (801 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743399
School website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Working as a member of the support staff team you will contribute positively to student behaviour and learning by being responsible for the supervision of classes to cover short term staff absence. You will also provide general classroom support, assist with exam invigilation and perform general administration duties as and when required.

Applicants should be confident, well organised and efficient with excellent communication skills and experience of working with children.

Penwortham Girls’ High School is a popular, oversubscribed school, graded as outstanding in every category in its last Ofsted inspection (May 2024).

Ofsted recognised the “welcoming and happy school community” and “the strong and trusting relationships with staff.”  The inspectors commented that students “engage extremely well in their learning. They are highly motivated and enthusiastic about their studies.” whilst also noting that “Leaders at all levels, along with a motivated staff team, have successfully maintained the excellent quality of education at this school over a sustained period of time.”

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks.

The closing date is midday on Monday 22nd September 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 22/09/2025

Essential Qualifications

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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 John Ramsdale or Miss Andrea Barnes

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.