Responsible to: Teachers, Deputy Headteachers & Headteacher

Job Purpose

To cover for whole classes, with planning and resourcing provided, during the absence of teachers on a planned and unplanned basis.

Principal Duties & Accountabilities

           To supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher, creating and maintaining a purposeful and orderly learning environment for pupils.

·         To ensure that the work set by the teacher is carried out in accordance with the teacher’s plans. 

 T       To check that pupils have appropriate equipment and materials to enable them to complete the tasks set and answering pupils’ questions about process and procedures.

·         To support expectations of pupil behaviour in the classroom, securing appropriate standards of behaviour for learning and ensuring that the school’s behaviour management policy is adhered to.

·         To deal with any emergencies or problems which occur, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

·         To ensure that completed work is collected at the end of the lesson and returned to the teacher.

·         To report to the teacher after the lesson, in accordance with agreed procedures on any issues arising, including the progress and behaviour of pupils.

·         To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other staff where necessary and as directed by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers.

·         To attend staff meetings where beneficial, participate in performance development arrangements and undertake training and development as required.

·         To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.

These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.  This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.