Key Role Information

Salary
£22,601.00 - £30,071.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
18/03/2026 09:00
Interview
to be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Unqualified Teacher Scale, 1-4
Department
Cover Supervisor
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team, providing supervision for students in the absence of teaching staff. This vital role supports our Key Stage 3 and 4 students by helping to maintain a positive, focused, and supportive learning environment.


We’re seeking someone who is confident, motivated, and has excellent interpersonal and listening skills. You’ll play a key role in promoting good behaviour, supporting student welfare, and helping every learner reach their full potential. Strong relationship-building skills are essential.


At our school, we believe in the power of teamwork and the potential of every student. Our staff are passionate, hardworking, and united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through education.


We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.


The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 

Qualifications

Educated to A level / NVQ 3 standard or relevant work experience essential

Skills

Organisational Fit

A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education processessential
High motivation and professional commitmentessential
A commitment to student-centred educationessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to establish successful relationships at all levelsessential
Understanding and awareness of current educational developmentsessential
Excellent communication skillsessential
Ability to apply competently and confidently knowledge and skills in a classroomessential
Demonstrate knowledge of key factors affecting student learning and progressessential
A working knowledge of ICT in Information and Management Systemsessential
Ability to monitor pupil progress and attainmentessential

Wade Deacon High School

Catherine Rogers

c.rogers@wadedeacon.co.uk

Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road,
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TD

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.