Cover Supervisor

Position

Role involves contributing to the development and enhancement of emotional wellbeing and mental health provision for children, young people, and their families at Leeds City Academy.

Responsibilities

• Support the School Counsellor and Academic Leader in managing an active caseload of students requiring targeted support.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions in both group and one‑to‑one settings.
• Act as a Mental Health First Aider and play a key role in delivering staff training to promote and strengthen wellbeing support across the school.

Requirements

• Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
• Role involves contact with children and engagement in regulated activity; applicants must not be barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

EEO statement

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

Benefits

• Nationally negotiated terms and conditions including STPCD (teachers) or NJC Green book (support staff).
• Commitment to Real Living Wage Foundation.
• Long Service Recognition – Five additional days of annual leave entitlement (pro rata) after five years continuous service.
• Flexible working arrangements from term time only, part‑time, job share opportunities, hybrid working where possible, and options for employees undergoing fertility treatment.
• Wellbeing support – Wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders available in each academy.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for colleague and family wellbeing.
• Teachers Pension Scheme or LGPS for employees benefit.
• Free eye test for employees using Display Screen Equipment and up to £69 towards selected glasses.
• Access to Headspace app for all colleagues.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work scheme offering up to 12% NI savings.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

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