Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School currently looking for a fixed term Cover Supervisor/unqualified teacher to join our supportive and creative team, dedicated to the teaching and learning of all students. We have encouraged and supported many of our cover supervisors to go on to become qualified teachers and have been able to offer internal training opportunities so we are particularly looking for candidates who are considering a career in teaching. This post is initially offered for the period of one academic year to cover teaching staff maternity leaves but may become permanent when other members of the team start their teacher training.

The School’s latest Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.

The School’s recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection in March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.

Please note, that interviews may take place before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The Role:

This role will offer you the ideal opportunity to develop your classroom management skills and experience and you will also have the opportunity to get involved in many other aspects of school life. If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, this role will give you invaluable skills and we will fully support your development.

NBS is proud to have an outstanding record in supporting and training their Cover Supervisors to go on to become successful teachers in the school.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Times: 8.00 - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.00 - 3.30pm on Fridays (with 30-minute unpaid lunch).

Term Time Only: 38 weeks plus 5 inset days = 39 weeks

Annual Leave Entitlement: 5.6 weeks ( to be taken during School Holidays)

Total paid weeks: 44.6 weeks per year

Grade Range: H4, SCP6 - H4, SCP 9 - dependent on experience

We welcome visits from prospective staff. If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Liz Hunt at huntl@nbs.herts.sch.uk

About you:

Successful candidates should be outgoing, confident and supportive, with good interpersonal skills. The ability to form positive relationships with young people and excellent classroom management skills are essential. Applications from those considering a career in teaching and wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join a school which values inclusivity and kindness and which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence. The school is a vibrant place of activity, inclusivity and kindness which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence.

Training will be provided, however, successful candidates must be educated to A level or above, have strong ICT skills and hold English and Maths GCSEs at grade C or above.

Nicholas Breakspear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. This is reflected in the excellent conduct and behavior of our students and the appreciation of the role they have in serving their school and the wider community. We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce. Our staff reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students and we welcome all applicants irrespective of faith. We welcome candidates from Black, Asian and Minority backgrounds who are under-represented in this sector.

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check and are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.