We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Cover Supervisor to cover lessons of absent colleagues, and to support learning in line with the school curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

 The post is by casual arrangement on a zero hours contract therefore,  the post holder will need to be available on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the school operations.

We would like from you:

• The ability to be pro-active, inspiring and above all, an effective communicator
• The enthusiasm, energy and determination to make a significant impact on the support of students
  

 We can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities as part of a growing family of eight schools – www.seeat.org
• Lovely students and expert colleagues in a school that fosters positive relations, good wellbeing, promotes equality and inclusion and celebrates diversity.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Covering Lessons
  
• Curriculum technician work
  
• Administrative tasks
  

MAIN DUTIES:

• To cover lessons for absent colleagues, ensuring work is completed and feedback is given to the teacher. Lessons can be “taught” or supervised depending on content and confidence
  
• To undertake registration (am and pm) carrying out any tutor time tasks as required
  
• To attend assemblies as required
  
• To establish positive relationships with the pupils being covered
  
• To promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school
  
• To monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher
  
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
  
• To undertake curriculum technician work as required, updating displays, replenishing AfL boxes and supporting classroom teachers with the creation of resources
  
• To undertake administration work as required in the school office, reprographics or exams office
  
• To act as an invigilator for examinations as required
  
• To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
  
• To attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
  
• To respect confidentiality at all times
  
• To keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and policies.  
  
• To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
  

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out the appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
  
• To respect confidentiality at all times
  
• To continue personal development as agreed
  
• To actively engage in the staff review and development process
  
• You may be asked to work up to 1 Saturday in an Academic Year
  
• You may be asked to work in any school within the Multi Academy Trust
  
• You are asked to support and attend the school’s 11+ testing arrangements and our ethos of promoting outdoor activities
  
• To undertake any other duty as specified by the school not mentioned in the above

For more information, including the job description/person specification for the role please click here view our electronic information pack.

Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children. The school complies with the DBS Code of Practice in regard to criminal record information, and will not discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.  A copy of the school’s safeguarding policies are available on request. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org 

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