The Deepings School

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

The Deepings School is a mixed 11 to 18 comprehensive school at the heart of a vibrant and growing community in South Lincolnshire. The Deepings School places strong emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff, alongside high expectations and positive relationships, so that every child receives the best possible education and is well prepared for life beyond school.

Job purpose

The following job description is not exhaustive, and it is expected that the Cover Teacher will work closely with their line manager to develop their role, to ensure it reflects the needs and demands of the post as the school continues to grow. The role involves supervising a variety of classes across the school and delivering cover work to students in their absence of their normal class teacher.

Main duties and responsibilities - Cover

·       To provide supervision of classes in the absence (short term) of the subject teacher

·       Supervise classes

·       Liaise with subject leaders & other staff as required regarding staff absence & cover work

·       Keep up to date on legislation regarding cover issues in schools

·       Contribute to school self-evaluation regarding cover

General

·       Communicate the school vision effectively to the general public and generally act as an ambassador for the school

·       Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Headteacher / your line manager

·       Ensure compliance with responsibilities as laid out in the school’s Equal Opportunity Policy and take an active role in promoting equality and diversity

·       Undertake such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post

·       Attend team meetings as appropriate

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.