Cover Supervisor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 8am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 8am - 4pm

Salary: Pathway 4, points 14 – 18, £23,766 - £25,373 per annum (FTE £28,624 - £30,559)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on 20th January 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and opportunities?

If so, we welcome you to apply for the position of Cover Supervisor at Thomas Deacon Academy.

Your role:

As a Cover Supervisor at Thomas Deacon Academy, you will teach whole classes in the absence of regular teachers, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. You will prepare for lessons, liaise with teachers, and provide feedback on student progress. Your role involves supervising students, managing behaviour, and promoting an inclusive classroom environment. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, a basic understanding of child development, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students. Experience in an educational setting and the ability to use ICT in learning activities are also crucial.

About us:

Why choose Thomas Deacon Academy for your next career move? Imagine being part of a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to educational excellence. Our Cover Team plays a vital role in maintaining the continuity of learning, and we value the professional development of our staff through regular professional development. Working with us means being part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real impact on the future of our students.

Why work for us?:

We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, and we can offer you:

-          Progression opportunities across the Trust

-          Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching

-          Access to the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)    

-          Free flu vaccinations

-          Cycle to work scheme

-          Recommend a Friend Reward scheme

-          Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme

-          Trained Mental health first aiders

-          Collaborative working across schools in the Trust

If you have the skills we are looking for, we can’t wait to meet you!

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education