Cover Supervisors

Cover Supervisors 
Required as soon as possible
Permanent position 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only 
 

We are seeking to appoint Cover Supervisors to supervise whole classes in the short-term absence of teachers.

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with around 820 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint Cover Supervisors to supervise whole classes in the short-term absence of teachers. 
We are proud to have:
•    Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
•    Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
•    An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
•    Relevant NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
•    Experience of self-evaluating own learning needs and seeking learning opportunities.
•    Experience of prioritising tasks and acting on own initiative.

Application packs available on the school website https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ 

Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 4th July 2025, by email recruitment@dowdales.school or post.  If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please Note That We Are Unable To Accept Cv's And An Application Form Must Be Completed