Cover Supervisor (HLTA) - Maternity Cover
Queensmead Primary Academy · Leicester · Leicester
Job description
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team here at Queensmead Primary Academy!
This role is fixed term to cover Maternity Leave for the duration of 1 Year in the first instance. Your timetable will include covering classes in the absence of the Class Teacher across all year groups, including unplanned absence and/or planned absence due to the allocation of PPA time.
Is this the right job for you?
- Do you have the drive and energy to be an outstanding Cover Supervisor, along with the skills required to provide inspirational learning?
- Are you dynamic and enthusiastic, with the ability to ensure children achieve the highest standards through innovative teaching?
- Are you a dedicated professional who leads by example?
- Are you committed to raising standards with high expectations of all adults and children?
- Are you bursting with ideas and have the capacity to involve yourself fully in the life of our academy?
- Do you have exceptional communication skills, along with the ability to respond effectively to future challenges?
- A HLTA qualification is desirable or equivalent experience.
If you think you have what it takes to work within this role we look forward to hearing from you.
About us:
Queensmead Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring Ofsted rated ‘GOOD’ school filled with wonderful pupils and a committed and enthusiastic team who strive to provide quality experiences to enhance our pupils’ lives.
'Pupils' behaviour and their attitudes to learning are excellent. It is a positive and ambitious place to learn - Ofsted 2024
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
- Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
- A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
- A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
- Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
- Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
- Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
- Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
- Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
- Dedicated ECT support programme
- Access to savings in childcare costs
- Generous annual leave allocation
- Automatic pay progression
- Free parking on all sites
- Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
- Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Queensmead Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 386
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,612
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.7:1
- Academy trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Leicester, Leicester, LE3 1PF
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- Posted
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