Job Description

Required as soon as possible Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 2 additional days Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Point 12 - 17, 28,598 - 31,022 per annum Actual salary 21,268 - 23,071 per annum
The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisor to provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher. You will join a dedicated and supportive team of staff and be required to provide cover across the full age and ability range.

This appointment provides the opportunity to provide and support well-motivated, hard-working students with the resources they need for their work.
Previous experience would be desirable but full training will be provided.

If you have the ability to engage and enthuse our students coupled with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional member of our team, then we would like to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

someone with the ability to provide consistent professional standards regarding work and behaviour a colleague who is able to provide administrative and technical support to subject departments someone who can relate well to young people, with the ability to capturing the spirit of our vision and values someone who has the presence to maintain a productive classroom environment and keep students on task

What can we offer you?

Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support). On-site parking and access to canteen. Local Government Pension Scheme. A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website https://www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies/

Closing date:

Monday 15 September 2025, 9am

Interview date:

It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

St John Fisher is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 28,598.00-31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/09/2025