Cover Supervisor/ Performing Arts Technician
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Prescot, L35 6NY |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you considering a teaching career, have a love of Performing Arts and are passionate about supportingand nurturing students in the classroom to reach their full potential? Then why not consider becoming a Cover Supervisor and Performing Arts Technician.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team who has excellent behaviour management skills and can provide effective classroom supervision to support learning and teaching when required to cover for short term staff absences, ensuring thatthe educational provision for students is maintained to the highest standard of attainment and achievement in the absence of their regular teacher.
You will also have a crucial Performing Arts role in overseeing equipment, costumes and contributing to the extra-curricular programme and supporting our Performing Arts teachers. You will also cover lessons in the Performing Arts department and other lessons across the school during periods of absence. You will also support in organising cover for absent staff when required and other Performing Arts related admin support.
Previous experience of working in a school setting with children and young people is essential, as isa desire to want to make a difference.
This post is offered on a full time, one year fixed term contract due to a maternity cover position.
Why Join Us?
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more.
If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Key Dates:
Apply by: 9.00AM on Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Apply now: Email your completed application to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
Purpose of the post:
• To provide classroom cover and supervision during the short term absence of teachers with agreed lesson plans in place across the school by allocation from the Cover Manager and Head of PArts.
• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs. Enabling access to learning for all pupils.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily cover for staff absence as required.
• Provide administrative and Performing Arts assistance and cover as required
Specific duties and Responsibilities Main duties.
1. Undertake cover supervisor duties when staff are absent or at internal/external events
2. Undertake cover supervision for whole class i.e. supervise, support and assist students of all abilities, age range in the absence of normal teacher
3. Follow instructions directed from Cover Manager, Head of PArts, SENDCO and class teachers.
4. Promote positive pupil behaviour by: -
• Ensuring pupils enter and exit classroom in silence
• Greet pupils at beginning of the lesson
• Complete the class register
• Ensure pupils sit according to their seating plans
• Ensure school uniform rules are followed
• Report back as appropriate to class teacher
• Encourage students to follow Professional Standards at all times
5. Ensure when covering a lesson, students remain focused and on task.
6. Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive working environment and maintain good discipline and reinforce appropriate standards for learning of classes in your care and to implement the Academy’s Behaviour Policy.
7. Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment at all times.
8. Develop your own knowledge and understanding of specific academic, physical and emotional/ behavioural/ social needs of individuals and groups of students and respond to them effectively.
9. To ensure that incidents of inappropriate conduct are promptly reported to the appropriate person as appropriate and fed back to absent teacher.
10. To assist the Performing Arts Department and SENDCO and learning support department with classroom support when not covering lessons.
11. To provide welfare support for students, including administering first aid (dependent on training) and attending to and identifying medical needs as required.
12. Be a regular contributor to the Performing Arts extra curricular programme and out of hours concerts, performances, rehearsals
13. To assist in the smooth, daily running of the Performing Arts Department
What the school offers its staff
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Further details about the role
Knowledge and Experience
Understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas
Working knowledge and understanding of principles of effective learning in the classroom and classroom management
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting
Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes
Working knowledge of Arbor and Cover
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Knowledge and awareness of GDPR requirements and regulations
Qualifications and Training
Good standard of Education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Minimum 2 years experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area)
NVQ 2/3 equivalent or above in teaching assistance or relevant experience
A history of performance in the arts (music, drama or dance)
QTS/QTLS desirable but not essential
Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy
Training in special educational needs strategies
Skills and Abilities
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality in all forms including electronically, written form and verbally
Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attitudes
Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Planning own workload to meet deadlines
Ability to play at least one sport to a good level
Ability to support Performing Arts teaching as well as all teaching across the school
Flexible in their ability to work across the school to best meet the needs of pupils as and when it is needed
Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and identify learning styles as appropriate
Effective Behaviour Management skills
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.