Ryburn Valley High School
Calderdale
£21,069 - £22,135 per year
Salary:
Band F, NJC points 16-19 Full time equivalent: £30,518 - £32,061 Actual pro-rata: £21,069 - £22,135 per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
26 September 2025
Job overview
Salary: Band F, NJC points 16-19 Full time equivalent: £30,518 - £32,061
Actual pro-rata: £21,069 - £22,135 per annum
Contract: Permanent, term time plus 2 days
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.15am – 2.45pm)
Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025 at 9am
Start Date: 3rd November 2025 or earlier
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Our fantastic Cover Supervisor is now training to be a teacher in our wonderful school and this has created an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated to provide excellent lessons for our fantastic students across a variety of subjects, the lessons will have been prepared in advance for you to deliver - no day will be the same.
You do not have to be a qualified teacher to apply - have you always thought you would enjoy teaching and having all the school holidays off, but do not have a teaching qualification? Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
What we're looking for
Someone with:
* Experience of working with young people, such as extra curricular activity, e.g. sports clubs, tutoring, teaching assistant etc.
* Experience of communicating with young people in a clear, friendly and approachable way.
* Good ICT skills.
* Vision, flair and creativity as well as the energy and determination to bring 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 the best possible educational opportunities for the young people at Ryburn Valley High School.
What you'll get in return?
You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term
In addition to this you will benefit from:
* Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
* A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
* Staff development through appraisal and CPD
* Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
* Free Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Eye Care
* Annual Flu Vaccines
* Home & Technology Scheme
* Rewards and discounts
* GP Online and Prescription Service
* Your Care Wellbeing package
* Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
* What the role involves in a nutshell:
* Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of their teacher. The focus of such cover will be to deliver the lesson their teacher had planned, respond to questions, assist students to undertake the activities and stay on task and maintain order
* Supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas
* Support teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love you to join us.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you have any questions or would like a chat about the role, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via
If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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About Ryburn Valley High School
Ryburn Valley High School
St. Peters Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX6 1DG
United Kingdom
A COLOURFUL WORLD
Would you like to work at a remarkable, high performing and popular comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Calderdale, West Yorkshire?
Ryburn is a really special school with a well-deserved reputation for providing an education which develops students' character and passions as well as strong academic results. Our core purpose is to inspire our 1500 students with a love of learning, a zest for life and a genuine confidence to excel in a colourful world.
We do all this through our amazing staff, in and outside the classroom, and across the trust. Staff who put passion, care, and creativity at our heart, backed up with highly effective teaching strategies, and underpinned with mutual support and collaboration. Schools can be intense places to work, and we always aim to put 'staff first', recognising that a focus on staff wellbeing and development benefits everyone.
Say yes to new adventures. Join our team.
Location:
Ryburn is set in a stunning location in the hills of beautiful Calderdale with amazing countryside right on the doorstep, as well as easy access to urban culture and excitement in Halifax, Leeds and Manchester. It's a great place to live and provides many opportunities for students.
Did you know:
* You might have seen Ryburn on Happy Valley series 3 on the BBC, where the school served as the location for Ryan's school. Or series 6 of CBBC's 'Our School' which followed year 7 settling into their new school.
* The school holds many accolades including the Artsmark Platinum, Unicef's Rights Respecting School status, the Character Kitemark Plus and not forgetting a Guinness World Record for the largest toast mosaic.
Find out more by reading our job pack, visiting our website or following us on social media.
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PART OF TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Our school is proud to be part of Together Learning Trust, a close family of local schools in Calderdale and Kirklees. We are driven by a shared commitment to providing magical learning experiences for our children and a belief that all of them can achieve great things.
Being part of a supportive trust brings many benefits to the school, staff and students. Working in collaboration supports our schools to be better. We cherish our staff, support their wellbeing and enable them to flourish. Through the professional development of leaders and staff, effective curriculum development, robust quality assurance, mutual support and great governance, by working together we demonstrate meaningful and sustainable improvements in our schools. Our aim is to become the best at getting better.
For everyone involved in our Trust our mission is simple. To Grow, Excel, and Learn Together.
Discover the benefits of working for Together Learning Trust by visiting
and explore the rest of our website to find out what we're all about.
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