Cover Supervisor at Childwall Sports & Science Academy

We are looking to appoint an organised, resilient and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. Working under the direction of the Cover Manager and teaching colleagues, you will oversee learning activities, maintain positive behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with work that has been set.

The successful candidate will be confident managing groups of students, able to build positive relationships and committed to supporting high standards of behaviour, attendance and learning. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in education or those with experience working with young people in a school setting.

Why join us?

• As part of Lydiate Learning Trust, you will benefit from.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and staff benefits package.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Safeguarding Statement

Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.