Maternity CoverFixed term contract until 31 December 2025, subject to the return of the post holderTerm Time Only + 2 weeks37 Hou.....
Maternity Cover
Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025, subject to the return of the post holder
Term Time Only + 2 weeks
37 Hours per week
TPLTSS4 £22,864 - £24,370 (actual salary)
Plus various Company BenefitsThe Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Cover Co-ordinator to work at our Worle Community School – An Academy site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, and with strong public transport links. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, well organised and committed to join our business support team in the position of Cover Coordinator and Business Administrator. The role is varied, with no two days being the same. Please be aware, the starting time for this role is 7am, Monday to Friday. At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be: Prepared Respectful Optimistic Understanding Determined WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership. For support staff at WCSA, we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships, cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools. We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this. As part of this role, you will;Responsible for organising cover for absent teachers daily to ensure continuity in learning for our students.Work with the senior leadership team on the need to bring in external supply, as required.Ensure staff are informed and kept up to date of daily arrangements beyond the initial morning circulation.Support the general administrative function of the business as a part of the business support team.The successful candidate will have;Well developed organisational skills, with experience of scheduling preferred.A friendly and approachable demeanour.The ability to cope well under pressure and work within tight time constraints.As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including - The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy. Closing Date: 22 September 2024 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Proposed Start Date: 21 October 2024
