Cover Supervisor

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our learning provision here at Castleford Academy and to provide support where necessary across the Trust.

**You will be/have**:

- A proactive individual who is able to deliver engaging and interesting lessons suitable to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Required to provide effective class room cover in the absence of the main class teacher.
- Able to effectively manage behaviour within the classroom.
- Able to assist in the overall raising of pupil standards and achievements, through raising pupils’ esteem, expectations and aspirations both during lessons and extra curricular.
- The ability to deal with situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Proven organisational, time management and problem solving skills.
- Passionate about the education of young people.
- Experience of working with children with varying ages.
- Flexible, adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers). Both schemes provide three times salary life assurance cover for your peace of mind and future planning. You will also have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

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