Salary: BandF (NJC points 16-19) Full-time Salary: £31,525 - £33,119 ActualSalary: £21,765 - £22,865.
Contract: Permanent,term time plus 2 days.
Hours: 30hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.15am – 2.45pm.
Closing Date: Monday5th October 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: Monday2nd November 2026.
Are you passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated when itcomes to delivering lessons to students? Do you recognise yourself ashaving strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you astrong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all studentsin a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love tohear from you.
What we’re looking for:
Someone with:
- Experience as a classroom practitioner.
- Relevant experience in secondary schools.
- Good ICT skills.
- Vision, flair and creativity as well as the energy and determination tobring about change.
- A strong team player ethic, who works effectively with young people,colleagues and the wider community.
- The energy, stamina and commitment to make a difference and create thebest possible educational opportunities for the young people at Ryburn ValleyHigh School.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- Supervising whole classesduring the short-term absence of their teacher. The focus of such cover will beto deliver the lesson their teacher had planned, respond to questions, assiststudents to undertake the activities and stay on task and maintain order.
- Support teaching staff withgeneral administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.
- Supporting individuals and groups of students toenable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed andspecialist knowledge in particular areas.
What you’ll get in return?
You’llbe joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
- Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professionaldevelopment.
- Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of ourstudents.
- Free Parking.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- YourCare Wellbeing & EAP.
- Lifestylebenefits & discounts.
Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in whichyou could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Read our Job Pack below for further information.
SAFERRECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerableadults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supportsthis commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and2020). Guidanceon the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 -GOV.UK
Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you arebarred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online publicsearch in line with guidance from the Department for Education and KeepingChildren Safe in Education 2026.
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Cover Supervisor in Sowerby Bridge employer: Ryburn Valley High School
Ryburn Valley High School is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing environment where dedicated individuals can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with additional needs. With a strong focus on professional development and a collaborative SEND team, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to a positive school culture that values inclusivity and teamwork.
