Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Heckmondwike Grammar School
Hours 37 hours per week. 7.15am to 3.45pm Monday to Thursday; 7.15am to 3.15pm Friday. Term Time only plus 5 Training Days.
Number of Jobs 1
Location Heckmondwike Grammar School
Position type Permanent
Grade Range 21
Salary (SCP 21-25) (£33,143 - £36,363 per annum) (£28,413.49 - £31,174.00 pro rata)
Note Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School.
Overview
Are you an organised and approachable individual? Then this will be the job for you. An opportunity has arisen for the above post to commence as soon as possible. This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students. We are delighted to have been named Secondary School Of The Year, Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77 out of approx 6000 secondary schools in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.
If you are interested in this position, please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.heckgrammar.co.uk/vacancies. Completed applications should be sent by email to: [address redacted].
Benefits
Pension Plan with Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free On-Site Parking
Free Flu Vaccinations
About Us
At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.
The Role
We are looking for a well-organised, dynamic and efficient Curriculum Supervisor Manager to lead cover supervision in the school. Alongside the appointed candidate there is one other full-time curriculum supervisor. This role is key to ensuring that departments are supported throughout the year by providing high quality cover in the absence of teaching staff and providing support through the production of department resources under the direction of Subject Leaders. The role is a prominent and vital one for the school, ensuring that both short-term and long-term cover is managed effectively and efficiently, such that a high-quality, tailored school policy in respect of cover is provided at all times. We are seeking someone who can be responsive to need, deploy cover supervisors as required, confidently cover lessons and recruit from supply pool or agencies as required, as well as co-ordinate the production of curriculum support materials as an on-going activity.
Responsibilities
* Managing the cover supervision team, providing and co-ordinating support and training as required
* Deploying the cover supervision, oneself and pooled teachers to ensure cover is provided for short-term absences
* Planning provision of cover in advance of known events, ensuring good value for money
* Maintaining the SIMS Cover module
* Managing the behaviour of pupils
* Co-ordinating the curriculum support demands from departments and ensuring resources are produced on time and to a high standard
Qualifications/What you will bring
Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.
Why Apply
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school with a diverse community and a track record of achieving strong results. We offer a competitive salary and Local Government pension scheme membership.
If you are interested, please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.heckgrammar.co.uk/vacancies. Completed applications should be sent by email to: [address redacted].
Safeguarding & Closing
Protection of Children: Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions. Further information about filtering can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.
Safeguarding Statement: Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Full safeguarding procedures are available on the school website or by contacting Recruitment.
Closing date 30 September 2025, 9:00 AM
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