Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0364

9 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Wade Deacon High School

Location:

Widnes

Salary:

21,731 - 28,914

Department:

Cover Supervisor

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

15/07/2025 15:00

Interview Date:

17/07/2025

Start Date:

01/09/2025
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

UNQ1-UNQ4, 21,731 - 28,914
The Role


We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team, providing supervision for students in the absence of teaching staff. This vital role supports our Key Stage 3 and 4 students by helping to maintain a positive, focused, and supportive learning environment.





We're seeking someone who is confident, motivated, and has excellent interpersonal and listening skills. You'll play a key role in promoting good behaviour, supporting student welfare, and helping every learner reach their full potential. Strong relationship-building skills are essential.



At our school, we believe in the power of teamwork and the potential of every student. Our staff are passionate, hardworking, and united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through education.



We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.



The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.


Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential


Educated to a minimum of level 3 A Level / NVQ Level 3 standard
Essential


Skills

Relevant Skills

Ability to establish successful relationships at all levels
Essential


Excellent communication skills
Essential


Understanding and awareness of current educational developments
Essential


Ability to apply competently and confidently knowledge and skills in a classroom
Essential


Demonstrate knowledge of key factors affecting student learning and progress
Essential


A working knowledge of ICT in Information and Management Systems
Essential


Ability to monitor pupil progress and attainment
Essential

Organisational Fit

High motivation and professional commitment
Essential


A commitment to student-centred education
Essential


A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education process
Essential

Personal Attributes

Constant and consistent expectations of high standards
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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Wade Deacon High School


Birchfield Road,

Widnes

Widnes

WA8 7TD



Catherine Rogers


c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk