Join Our Team as a Cover Supervisor at Astrea Academy Dearne!

Salary: £22,247 - £23,757 (Actual Salary)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an exceptional educator with a passion for inspiring young minds? Astrea Academy Dearne is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our scholars.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will ensure the highest standards of learning, development, and achievement for our scholars. You will be responsible for supervising whole classes and ensuring that work set by the teacher is completed in their absence. Your role will be pivotal in promoting high standards of attainment, progress, and outcomes for all scholars.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Lead the delivery of work set by the class teacher in accordance with the Academy policy.
• Liaise daily with the Senior Leadership Team to determine where cover is required.
• Manage the behaviour of scholars to ensure a suitable environment for teaching and learning.
• Ensure a purposeful and constructive environment for scholars to complete their work.
• Encourage scholars to complete the work set and maintain records for absent colleagues.

What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working in a school (KS3/KS4).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organisational and management skills.
• The ability to communicate and relate well with colleagues and scholars in a polite, professional, and friendly manner.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced Annual Leave: Minimum of 29 days per academic year, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

Why Join Us?
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our scholars. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, strict, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. Please contact Hannah Peace (Hannah.peace@astreadearne.org) to arrange a visit.

Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is Monday, 21 April 2025. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:
Please note that interview dates are flexible to accommodate your schedule.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!