Cover Supervisor
- Employer: St Helens Borough Council
- Reference: 000842
- Published: Tue 07/10/2025, 12:01 PM
- Closing on: Mon 03/11/2025, 0:00 AM
- Working Pattern: To be confirmed
- Hours: To be confirmed
- Salary: £21,016.70 - £22,624.70 per annum
- DBS Check: No
- Workplace: On-Site
- Location: To be confirmed
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Cover Supervisor
Learn, Grow, Achieve Together
Willow Bank School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.
Our school is a day maintained special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties in the borough of St Helens, Merseyside. We cater for 65 young people from Year 4 to Year 11. We are a highly inclusive and innovative establishment. We believe Willow Bank is a centre of best practice for behaviour management, pastoral care and teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for teaching and learning
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
- Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
The post is subject to funding until 31/08/2026.
This role involves supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. The successful candidate will also lead targeted interventions for specific groups and individuals, helping to close gaps in learning and promote positive outcomes.
Experience working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs is highly desirable, as is the ability to build positive relationships and maintain a supportive learning environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that pupils’ special educational needs are being met in line with the pupil’s individual ECHP whilst having due regard for the school’s philosophy and policies.
This exciting post requires a conscientious and energetic team player. You can be part of a team which believes that every day is an opportunity to succeed and develop pupils to achieve to the best of their ability. If you are a passionate and outstanding teacher, are flexible, imaginative and enthusiastic, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to shape the lives of young people in St Helens.
Applicants must include a covering letter, no more than one A4 side, outlining how you meet the requirements detailed in the person specification.
Working at Willow Bank School
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.
Our staff enjoy:
- A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
- The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
- The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
- A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect
In April 2022, Ofsted judged Willow Bank School as “Good”.
At Willow Bank School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritiSe wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming, inclusive school with supportive leadership, a collaborative team, and access to professional developmentwhile making a real difference in the lives of young people in St Helens.
Willow Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information regarding this role, please contact rachel.savage@sthelens.org.uk
Closing date is 3/11/25 with proposed interviews 6/11/25
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.