Cover Supervisor

37 hours per week, Term time only, Permanent
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a high calibre Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team.
The person appointed will be expected to play a full and positive part in the life of the school.
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a unique place to learn. We are proud of our warm and happy atmosphere with high expectations and a clear focus on achievement. Our students reach the highest standards and year-on-year we are placed consistently amongst the top performing schools in County Durham with students exceeding their targets.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
* A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
* A positive and caring ethos
* An excellent learning environment and resources
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
* A supportive and effective governing body.
We can offer:
* National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
* Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
* Discounted gym membership
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience of coaching and/or delivering sporting/extracurricular activities to pupils of all ages and abilities
* Relevant experience of working in a school or college environment.
* Have excellent IT skills.
* Be proactive and self-motivated.
* Have a flexible approach to work.
How to apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our NELT Careers Website (listed at the end of job advert).
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms via email to the School Support Manager, Rebecca Elliott, or by post to Rebecca Elliott , Support Services Manager, The Academy at Shotton Hall, Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
The job description and person specification for this position is available to view on the NELT Careers Website (listed at the end of job advert).
North East Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance, references and any other checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy, which is available on our website.
Health and safety:
All employees are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. This includes cooperating with the Trust, following health and safety procedures, maintaining a safe working environment and reporting defects, risks or potential hazards promptly.
Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and record safeguarding concerns appropriately.
References:
References will be requested prior to interview, except for non-teaching roles where there are exceptional circumstances, and the applicant does not give consent to do so on the application form. Offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
DBS:
North East Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An application for a DBS certificate will be submitted for all candidates once they have been offered the position. For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check. During the recruitment process, any offences, or other matters relevant to the position will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Pre-occupational health:
Pre-occupational health checks are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process to assess if any reasonable adjustments are required.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce, and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview, in line with the Trust’s recruitment commitments