About this role
Overall purpose of the role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring continuity of learning by providing short-term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher. You will support students by facilitating educational activities, fostering social development, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, including teachers and support staff, you will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining high expectations for student behaviour and achievement, helping them reach their full potential.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about education, committed to student success, and driven to support and inspire young people to achieve their personal best.
Safeguarding requirements:
This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household. Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Headteacher.
Key Outputs:
1. To undertake short term cover in the absence of the class teacher administering pre-planned activities to whole classes whilst maintaining the high quality of learning and behaviour.
2. Cover form time, Personal Development time and Learning for Life (Skills for Life lessons) as and when required.
3. Liaise with staff and Curriculum Leaders to ensure work is appropriately set and delivered.
4. To provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters within the lesson (ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence when relevant).
5. To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in according to the Academy and Trust polices and procedures.
6. To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students by following the commitment to learning procedures during the class and any issues arising.
7. On occasions when cover is light you may be required to carry out tasks including:
- Help with support of individual students including those with SEN
- First aid support
- Offer support to departments, including displays and assisting College Technicians
- Help with the invigilation of exams
- Admin Support including reprographics, reception cover and display boards
(This list is not exhaustive but intended to provide examples of additional work which may be required)
8. In liaison with appropriate staff, to supervise the students on the school site prior to start of school, during morning day break and after school.
9. To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment to support learning
10. Follow the evacuation and lockdown procedures during emergency situations
11. Attend training sessions, staff meetings and any department meetings as required
12. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Please refer to the school website for our Safeguarding policy
13. Carry out your duties with due regard to Academy policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through school communications
14. Any other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by the Headteacher and SLT and flexibility to support colleagues across the Academy as required.
Dimensions
Range of teachers and support staff approximately 120 across the academy:
Range of students approximately 1250, the number of SEN pupils varies.
Expertise in role required (At selection - Level 1):
ESSENTIAL:
GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C/4 or equivalent
Be able to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy
Ability to engage and influence others
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
Working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice - e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding
Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours.
.Be first aid trained or willing to trainDESIRABLE:
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
Experience of working in school environment for at least 2 years
Experience of working with children who have SEN / EAL
Experience of teaching individuals, groups and whole classes
Excellent behaviour management skills
Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
. Ability to use ICT to support learning
For more information, get in touch with:
Julia Wood, Admin Manager
Tel: 01274 851152
Email: [email protected]
We very much encourage and welcome potential candidates to visit during the Academy Day. Please call or email to make an appointment.