Cover Leader at Standish Community High School

19 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SCHS/08185

Location

Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£20,355.00 - £22,416.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5, SCP 8-14

Closing Date

11:59pm, 1st Jan 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Leader to join our school. This permanent role is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals, university students on a gap year and individuals considering a career in the teaching profession.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during teacher absences, support learning across the school and help maintain a positive and productive environment for our students. This position provides valuable experience for those wishing to progress into teaching or other education-based careers.

We particularly encourage applications from local community members who are reliable, confident and interested in making a meaningful contribution to the education of young people.

The working hours will be 32.5 per week, term time plus 1 week, 8.15am until 3.15pm Monday to Friday.

This full-time role will be based at Standish Community High School, however as we are part of Mosaic Learning Trust, there may be occasions when you will be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.

Applicants can apply through TES, Teacher Vacancies and MyNewTerm or by filling in the school’s application form found on the School Website. Completed application forms can be forwarded by email to: recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and the advert may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

Contact Details

  Charlotte Davies
  01257 422265
  recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Standish Community High School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

SUPPORTING INFORMATION - SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE This section of the application form is very important, as this is where you demonstrate your suitability for the job. Read through the advertisement and the job description to get a clear view of what the job involves. The person specification describes the necessary skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for. Pay particular attention to those areas on the person specification described as essential. Make sure that you tell us how you match the requirements of the job.
Have you ever been dismissed from any employment for any reasons other than redundancy? If YES please give details, including dates, reasons and employer.
Have you at any time received, or do you have pending, a caution, bind-over, reprimand, final warning or conviction? If yes, please state: