George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Cover Teacher to be responsible for the supervision of classes from September 2024. Working hours required for the role are 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year).

The successful candidate should have good personal and communication skills and will be confident in the teaching and managing of classes in the absence of their normal class teacher.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

To discuss the position please contact Assistant Principal, Alex Chorley, via e-mail at a.chorley@georgesalter.com.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 11th July 2024 at 9am. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th July 2024.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974