Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint a permanent full time Cover Supervisor immediately, working term time 37 hours a week. Part time applications will be welcomed. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within our collaborative cover team in our highly successful academy which holds a 'Good' Ofsted status.

The cover team has a strong team working ethos, and supports all faculties where excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. A mentor will work with the appointee to support their development in their first year. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.

The core purpose of the role will include supervising classes across all areas and faculties in the academy and undertaking pre-set work in the short term absence of teaching staff within both campuses determined by the day to day needs.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum GCSE C/4 or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. Experience of studying to A Level is desirable. Applicants should also be confident and competent in using ICT.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of students in their care. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

In accordance with the job description for Cover Supervisor, the major responsibilities will be as follows:

Support for Students

Supervise students engaged in learning activitiesAct as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviourPromote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroomKeep students on task and respond to general queries.Support for TeachersProvide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lessonKeep appropriate records as agreed with the teacherPromote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

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