Cover Supervisor
School Support Staff

Deanery C.E. High School
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN1 1HQ  
  
Grade 4 - £12,124 - £12,866 per annum. £9.74 - £10.33 per hour  
   
29 hours and 10 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year  
  
Temporary to cover maternity leave  
   
Required as soon as possible   
 
Working hours: 8.30am – 3.00pm with a 40 minute lunch break
   
A Church School committed to excellence in Christian Education.  
   
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, confident Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and committed team.  This position would ideally suit someone who has the ability to inspire and motivate children whilst being pro-active, calm and cheerful. It is important for our school that you want to contribute to the growth and development of every child and to meet their individual needs.  
   
The successful candidate will:   
  • Supervise pre-prepared activities in the short term/unplanned absence of the teacher and communicate feedback to the teacher upon their return.
  • Manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking work with them, according to individual needs.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school, lunch and break times, as may be reasonably directed.
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher as may be reasonably directed.
  • Undertake exam/test invigilation.
  • Undertake first aid duties as required.
  • Support in other areas when not required for cover duty.  
In return we can offer:   
  • A hardworking and committed team of staff
  • Well-motivated pupils and supportive parents
  • A distinctive Christian ethos
  • A new school building with excellent facilities  

The progress made by the majority of pupils currently in the school is improving strongly and rapidly. Their progress is now good.
Teaching is good. Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and most provide suitable stretch and challenge for pupils.
Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They take pride in their work and behave well in lessons and at social times.    
Ofsted 2016  
  
Applications are invited from candidates able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school.   
  
Completed applications should be returned via email to Mrs Tracy Wogan, HR & Admin Manager at swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk.  
  
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Job Description / Person Specification
Application Form
School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
   
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 597501, email swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk. or visit www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
  
Interview date: To be confirmed  
  
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures  
  
The employer is committed to safeguarding  

Location
The Deanery CE High
Vacancy Description
 
Deanery C.E. High School
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN1 1HQ  
  
Grade 4 - £12,124 - £12,866 per annum. £9.74 - £10.33 per hour  
   
29 hours and 10 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year  
  
Temporary to cover maternity leave  
   
Required as soon as possible   
 
Working hours: 8.30am – 3.00pm with a 40 minute lunch break
   
A Church School committed to excellence in Christian Education.  
   
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, confident Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and committed team.  This position would ideally suit someone who has the ability to inspire and motivate children whilst being pro-active, calm and cheerful. It is important for our school that you want to contribute to the growth and development of every child and to meet their individual needs.  
   
The successful candidate will:   
  • Supervise pre-prepared activities in the short term/unplanned absence of the teacher and communicate feedback to the teacher upon their return.
  • Manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking work with them, according to individual needs.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school, lunch and break times, as may be reasonably directed.
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher as may be reasonably directed.
  • Undertake exam/test invigilation.
  • Undertake first aid duties as required.
  • Support in other areas when not required for cover duty.  
In return we can offer:   
  • A hardworking and committed team of staff
  • Well-motivated pupils and supportive parents
  • A distinctive Christian ethos
  • A new school building with excellent facilities  

The progress made by the majority of pupils currently in the school is improving strongly and rapidly. Their progress is now good.
Teaching is good. Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects and most provide suitable stretch and challenge for pupils.
Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They take pride in their work and behave well in lessons and at social times.    
Ofsted 2016  
  
Applications are invited from candidates able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school.   
  
Completed applications should be returned via email to Mrs Tracy Wogan, HR & Admin Manager at swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk.  
  
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Job Description / Person Specification
Application Form
School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
   
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 597501, email swogant@deanery.wigan.sch.uk. or visit www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk.   
  
Interview date: To be confirmed  
  
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures  
  
The employer is committed to safeguarding