Cover Supervisor

Ilkley Grammar School

Cover Supervisor

Actual annual salary: £22,484 - £24,799 (based on 37 hours per week)

Salary Scale Point 12 (range 12-17)

Various patterns of hours available: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 4.00pm (maximum 37 hours each week)

Term time only plus 2 additional days

Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team within a school judged by OFSTED as 'Outstanding' in all areas, a school where both student achievement and attitudes to learning are amongst the best in the region. We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire's most scenic areas, whose facilities have been further enhanced by the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project. These posts are required as soon as possible. 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.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

"Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale."

We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices.

Please state clearly within your covering letter whether you are interested in applying for a full time or part time position.

We are 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 and the Cover Manager


• provide examination supervision and accompany school trips, as necessary


• someone who has the presence to maintain a productive classroom environment and keep students on task


In return for your commitment we can offer:

• the opportunity to make a real difference


• students with 'highly positive attitudes to learning'


• Personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth and developing individual career paths


• a commitment to mobile technologies


• a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care


• a committed and established staff and a supportive leadership team, parents and Governors


• a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which has recently been judged to be the best place to live in the country


• good transport links to Leeds and Bradford


The closing date for this post is: 8am Monday 3rd June 2024

Provisional interview is scheduled for w/c 3rd June 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to close early and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

"Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale."

We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices.

Actual annual salary: £22,484 - £24,799 (based on 37 hours per week)

Salary Scale Point 12 (range 12-17)

Various patterns of hours available: Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 4.00pm (maximum 37 hours each week)

Term time only plus 2 additional days

Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team within a school judged by OFSTED as 'Outstanding' in all areas, a school where both student achievement and attitudes to learning are amongst the best in the region. We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire's most scenic areas, whose facilities have been further enhanced by the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project. These posts are required as soon as possible. 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., In return for your commitment we can offer:

• the opportunity to make a real difference


• students with 'highly positive attitudes to learning'


• Personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth and developing individual career paths


• a commitment to mobile technologies


• a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care


• a committed and established staff and a supportive leadership team, parents and Governors


• a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which has recently been judged to be the best place to live in the country


• good transport links to Leeds and Bradford


The closing date for this post is: 8am Monday 3rd June 2024

Provisional interview is scheduled for w/c 3rd June 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to close early and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.