Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor
Location: Attleborough NR17 1RL
Salary: SCP7 £25,584 – SCP11 £27,269 per annum, Salary Pro Rata; £19,243 - £20,878
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, Term Time + 1 Week
The High School is a small school set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. It has an idyllic rural location, while being less than 30 minutes’ drive from Norwich.
The High School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
They are seeking to appoint an inspiring and energetic individual for the role of Cover Supervisor. As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise whole classes to cover absences of teachers and to allow teachers to carry out professional duties and training. Cover Supervisors will give instructions for the lesson, as provided by the teacher, and keep students on tasks while maintaining good order. Cover Supervisors will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to the teacher.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise students while they are engaged in learning activities and deal with immediate problems and emergencies
* Manage students’ behaviour within the behavioural policy of the school
* Set high expectations of conduct whilst acting as a role model
* Respond to students’ queries on procedures while keeping students on task
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom within the school’s policies and procedures of equal opportunities
* Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson and the behaviour of the students
* Collect and pass on any completed work
* Maintain and pass on any appropriate records as agreed beforehand with the teacher
* Provide support and assistance to teaching staff in large examinations or test groups
* Support the use of ICT within the lesson as appropriate
* Understand and ensure appropriate organisation/use of the classroom, equipment and resources
* Accompany groups of students on school trips ensuring their health and safety (to be at discretion of lead teacher)
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
Skills and Qualifications
The professional competencies expected of a Cover Supervisor are:
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and
* an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and
* flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit
* the team
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The qualifications and experience required of a Cover Supervisor are:
* A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE
* Be educated to at least A-Level (or equivalent) standard
* A degree level qualification, or equivalent, would also be an advantage; however, candidates with relevant experience should not be discouraged from applying.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing Date; Monday 9th December 2024 (Midday)
Interview Date; Monday 16th December 2024