The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to work at King Charles I School. The successful candidate will work closely with our pastoral team to promote excellent attendance, remove barriers to attendance and reduce levels of absence so that all students achieve their full potential. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who understands the impact that education can make to a student’s life and who is committed to making a difference.
About us:
King Charles I School is an excellent secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. We are one of the highest performing schools in Worcestershire, with a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.
We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust - a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teaching Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities.
At The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust, we understand that happy, well-motivated and well-trained employees make the most effective teaching and support staff. We know that the education sector can be a demanding and pressurised environment and we always strive to remove barriers and find ways to make life that little bit easier, where possible.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking to appoint a cover supervisor to work at King Charles I School from the earliest opportunity.
The successful candidate will:
§ work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.
§ supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
The post is permanent, term time only plus the school training days and with a variable hours contract between 25-36 hours per week. The core hours will be decided on a termly basis with a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice provided for any changes to hours. Salary Scale TA 3 (point range 7-17) (£25,992- £30,060) pro-rated to term time only working. King Charles I School is split site school and the successful candidate will be expected to travel between the two sites (approx. 2 minutes via car).
This role reports to a member of SLT.
This vacancy is also open to a further recruitment payment of £500 (payable after 6 months of service) if you are recommended to us by a current member of staff, as part of our Recommend a Friend scheme.
You will have:
Our successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
§ NVQ level 3 or above qualification appropriate to the post or relevant experience.
§ Level 2 in English and maths or evidence of working at this level.
§ Very good IT, numeracy and literacy skills.
§ Willingness to undertake further professional development.
§ Previous experience of working in a classroom environment with students.
§ Experience of procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.
Why join us?
We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:
§ Pathways into teaching through the Haybridge SCITT
§ Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
§ Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays
§ Salary sacrifice cycle scheme
§ Access to annual flu jabs
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Comprehensive CPD
§ Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools
§ Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies
Your Application:
The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Further information and an application form are available via the MAT website on http://thefourstonesmat.co.uk/ and the school website https://www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/index.php/vacancies. The completed application form should be emailed to [email protected] by Monday 23 June at 10:00am. Interviews will be held during the following week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £25,584.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 36 per week
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- classroom environment: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
