Cover Supervisor (Teaching Assistant Level 3) (Ysgol Maesydderwen)

Salary: Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 £27,269 to £28,624 per annum pro rata £14.13 to £14.83 per hour

Cover Supervisor (Teaching Assistant Level 3) (Ysgol Maesydderwen)
Job description
Cover Supervisor

Required 28 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 6 - Point 11 to Point 14

£27,269 to £28,624 per annum pro rata

Approx: £15,143 to £15,905 actual

(£14.12 to £14.83 per hour)

An exciting opportunity to join the Support Team and make a contribution to the next stage of improvement of a forward thinking school

Ysgol Maesydderwen is situated in beautiful south Powys, the catchment area of which includes part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Waterfall Country. Ideally situated in the small town of Ystradgynlais, the school is within easy reach of Cardiff, Swansea and South-West Wales.

The Governors are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor from the 28 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 to supervise whole classes during the absence of a class teacher. The post is term time only, 27.5 hours per week, 8.45 am to 3.20 pm each day. Cover supervision occurs when pupils are undertaking self-directed learning, where the work has been set and pupils can work independently and keep on task.

Cover for short-term absences may be provided by someone who is not a qualified teacher, i.e. a "cover supervisor". Such absences may be unplanned, e.g. short-term sick leave or other emergency leave of absence or be planned, e.g. attendance at INSET or other professional development activity or a medical appointment.

We are looking for a confident flexible well organised, caring person to support our teaching team. The successful candidate will be working across all areas of the curriculum with students aged 11-16. Ysgol Maesydderwen is an engaging school that aims to improve the opportunities for all of our young people.

A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff.

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic, confident and friendly learners and colleagues;
• a fantastic building with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology;
• outstanding support and development tailored to you, wherever you are in your career;
• an opportunity to join a highly supportive team;
• a school with an inclusive ethos to ensure all learners make progress in all activities and experiences.

This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a forward-thinking school with access to high-quality CPD for all, there are always opportunities for career development for ambitious and committed colleagues. If you have the drive and ambition to help support our vibrant and thriving school, then this will be the ideal position for you.

If you have any further queries about the above role please feel free to contact the school via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk . Please mark the query FAO of Emma Hopkins.

The closing date for this post is midday on Friday 7 March 2025.

To apply for the role please download the application form and return to Emma Hopkins via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk .

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.