We have an exciting opportunity for a Experienced Cover Supervisor. The ideal candidate will already possess the knowledge and experience to make this role Successful and be able to provide the best support for our students.

Core Purpose:   

To cover the delivery of lessons across all faculties in the absence of teaching staff. Reporting to the Curriculum Officer, the jobholder is responsible for supervising whole classes in the absence of teaching staff, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students’ engagement and developing students’ attitudes to learning. 

Responsibilities for all staff:

• Promote the values and aims of the school.
• Follow all relevant school policies.
• To be aware of, and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies.
• Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers.
• Treat students, parents, and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect.
• To comply with the school’s Health & Safety policy and statutory requirements

Specific responsibilities of this role:

• In the absence of teaching staff, supervise whole classes, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students’ engagement and developing students’ attitudes to learning
• Supporting identified student groups with the provision of learning support  to progress their level of achievement
• Deliver out-of-school clubs/intervention/revision classes.
• Working with linked-Faculty team to lead interventions with student groups to quickly close any attainment and/or progress gaps
• To encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with each other in activities
• To collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
• To report to the Head of Faculty or the appropriate person regarding any issues arising in the lesson
• Using a range of mentoring and coaching techniques to support students in achieving their targets.
• Using a range of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support learning.
• To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management
• Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve young people’s achievement and personal development.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with duties as appropriate.
• Responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise.
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels.
• Treat students, parents and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
• Be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy.
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements
• To undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post.

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Interviews will be held on either Wednesday 3rd July 2024 or Thursday 4th July 2024.