COVER SUPERVISOR

Location

Carr Hill High School, Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2ST (832 on roll)

Tel: 01772 682008
School website: https://carrhillschool.com

Summary

Carr Hill High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor.  If you are experienced, open to new ideas and have a flexible "can do" approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Job: To work under the direction of the class teacher or in their absence, the head of department, to implement planning and assessment, working with whole classes, individual or small groups of pupils in order to achieve high levels of accelerated pupil progress.

To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting and mentoring as required to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.

To provide supervision and guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson-based activities.

Complement the professional work of the schoolteachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities.

Supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers with agreed lesson plans in place across the school as required.

Contribute to on call duties.

What are the job requirements:

GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.

Child Care/NVQ/ HLTA or other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable i.e.: a degree) at level 4.

A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding lessons and an ability to develop a culture where striving for outstanding progress and learning is central to the school’s work.

Child Care/NVQ/ HLTA or other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable i.e.: a degree) at level 4.

A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding lessons and an ability to develop a culture where striving for outstanding progress and learning is central to the school’s work.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 part time, 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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 1.30pm on 13/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

15/10/2025 

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.