Cover Manager

4 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Jane Austen College Full time

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale G: £26,271 to £28,151 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£29,269 to £31,364 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: Term Time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks)

Jane Austen College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to work as a Cover Manager to provide line management to cover supervisors and provide cover for whole classes whilst covering absence of teachers to allow them to carry out professional duties and training.

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

The main responsibility of this role will be:

To line manage a team of cover supervisors Being responsible for directing staff, including supply teachers, to ensure all lesson periods and duties are appropriately covered in the event of staff absence. To monitor costs and contracts with supply agencies. To maintain up to date administrative records and data. To supervise whole classes of students and enable them to complete the work set in the absence of the teacher. To monitor standards of effectiveness of cover lessons and act upon the information to make improvements where necessary. To meet the specific needs of individual students, or a small group of students, as directed by teaching staff and in line with their Special Educational Needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Very good numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE grade C (or NVQ 3 equivalent) in Maths and English Proficient use of technology and understanding of its use in supporting effective teaching and learning Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments) covering groups or whole classes Ability to work consistently, prioritise and delegate appropriately, to handle pressure and to work to deadlines Awareness and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expecting all staff to share this commitment

Jane Austen College is a school with a unique and exciting history. Set up in 2014 as a flagship free school for the Inspiration Trust, with a specialism in English and Humanities. The college has grown from two-year groups through to a full 11-18 school of over 1000 students. The college has a history of excellent results at both GCSE and A-Level, including STEM A-Levels as part of our unique collaboration with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form.

In May 2024, Jane Austen College and Sixth Form received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The report stated that the college provided “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support, and a character curriculum for all its students, building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers”. Ofsted commended the school’s dedication to the care and wellbeing of its students, including the prioritising of positive mental health practices. It is true to say that its staff write a narrative of success for all our students, ensuring that they all have access to powerful knowledge and transformative extracurricular experiences regardless of background or disadvantage.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here.

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

The Trust also offers:

Generous holiday entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club Cycle-to-work scheme Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers Free Parking (on most sites)

*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Christina Smythe, PA to Principal apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 24th October 2024

Interview date: Friday 8th November 2024

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.


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