Cover Supervisor / HLTA

Lion Academy Trust; Leigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Leigh is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor. The candidate will be responsible for teaching sets and covering teachers for PPA while creating positive relationships with students and staff. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, experience with children of relevant age, and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. The school offers a dynamic environment and various employee perks, including discounts on shopping and activities.

Benefits

Vibrant school environment

Employee Assistance Helpline

Discounts on shopping and activities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children in a learning environment is essential.
• Fluent English is necessary for this public-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Teach sets and cover teachers during PPA.
• Develop positive relationships with children and adults.
• Implement national curriculum and relevant learning strategies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

ICT proficiency

Relationship building

Education

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

GCSE C in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Leigh Beck Junior School is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor who has experience of teaching KS2. The role will involve teaching sets and covering teachers for PPA.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Be experienced in working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
• Have excellent numeracy/literacy skills - educated to a minimum of GCSE C in Maths and English
• Be able to use ICT effectively
• Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Able to develop positive relationships with children and adults

We can offer you

• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
• Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
• Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.