Cover Supervisor

**Post Title**: Cover Supervisor

**Name**:
**Disc Level**:Enhanced

**Managed by**:Cover Manager / School Business Manager

**Responsible to**:Headteacher, Governors

**All employees must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.**

**All employees must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.**
- **The duties outlined within this job description may be modified by the Headteacher in consultation with the post holder to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title. The post-holder will be assessed against the relevant standards above.**_
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**General.**

All employees must make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. They must act with honesty and integrity, be self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and teachers in the best interests of pupils.

**Specific responsibilities**

**MAIN (CORE) DUTIES**:

- To act as Cover Supervisor and take responsibility for agreed learning activities, under the agreed system of supervision.
- To deliver learning activities to individuals/groups or whole-school classes in the short-term absence of teachers.
- To maintain good order, keep students on task and generally assist students to undertake set activities.

**OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- To supervise work and classroom activities that has been set in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
- To maintain discipline and manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.
- To respond to any questions from students about work set and processes and procedures and be approachable and flexible.
- To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to school’s policies and procedures.
- To collect any completed work after the lesson and return to the appropriate member of staff.
- To report back, as appropriate, using the agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the class and any issues arising.
- To support the teaching staff in recording results and producing reports on attainment and progress.
- To set a positive example and to always act in a professional manner in the classroom.
- To use ICT, including Classcharts, effectively in the classroom to support learning activities.
- To comply with policies and procedures in relation to child safeguarding, health and safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR; reporting any concerns to the relevant members of staff.
- To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- To be highly flexible and enjoy working with young people.
- To establish constructive relationships with other school staff and outside agencies to help support the achievement and progress of students.
- To participate in training/professional development and Performance Management reviews, as required.
- To undertake any other duties required by the Headteacher in accordance with the grading of the post.

**PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT**

All staff are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct.

**1.** **Maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by**:

- Treating others with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to your professional position.
- having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions.
- showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
- not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
- ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.

**2.** **Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils**
- establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
- demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

**3.** **Make accurate and productive use of SIMS**
- know and understand how to access relevant information for the post in which you operate.

**4.** **Assist in managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment**
- Operate within the rules and routines for behaviour in the school, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behavi