COVER SUPERVISOR

Location

West Craven High School, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB (593 on roll)

Tel: 01282 812292
School website: www.westcraven.co.uk/

Summary

Salary – Grade 6, SCP 11-19. Pro rata salary £27,269 – £31,067. Actual salary £23,664.20 – £26,960.12.

Role Details – 37 hours a week, term-time plus INSET days
Required – As soon as possible, subject to notice periods.

Closing Date – 9am on Wednesday 17th September 2025

Role Specific

To supervise the completion of pre-planned work that students can access independently with minimal staff input (not teaching, not new topics).

To supervise classroom activities, maintain discipline and implement behaviour management controls in accordance with school policy and health and safety.

To collect completed work at the end of each lesson and produce written feedback to the classroom teacher on performance, behaviour and attainment of the students.

To accompany students on trips, visits and other educational activities.

To undertake a ‘duty’ as part of the school’s duty system (including break and lunch).

Support the work of classroom teachers when not deployed directly covering a class.

Support and contribute to the development of an “activity bank” of resources.

Support and contribute to the creation and maintenance of classroom displays.

Invigilate internal and/or external examinations.

To support general school administration when demand for cover is low.

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.

This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

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.