Cover Supervisor in Altrincham

In the absence of the teacher, to supervise whole classes of students delivering work that is pre‑planned and set by the teacher. Maintaining good order, safety and keeping students on task with learning.

Accountable To: Senior Leader with oversight for Cover.

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

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for taking an accurate register for each assigned class.
• To supervise students who are undertaking work set, in accordance with school policy, so that teaching and learning continues in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive learning environment.
• To respond to any questions from students about process and procedures so that they can continue with their set work.
• To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with whole school policies to ensure that student/employee safety is assured.
• To collect any completed work after lessons to ensure it is returned to the relevant member of staff/Head of Department.
• To log updates, using the school's agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of students during the lesson and any issues arising, so that the relevant member of staff is fully aware of the situation.
• To be available for break duty, lunch duty and registration cover where needed.
• When all staff are present and there are no lessons to supervise, the Cover Supervisor will be expected to assist in the invigilation of examinations, provide additional support for individual students and classes working with a qualified teacher, assist in general administrative and clerical duties, work towards and support the academy vision and current objectives outlined in the Academy Improvement Plan, contribute to the school's programme of extra‑curricular activities e.g. helping at Open Evening, support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students, work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors, work within the Trust's School's Equality Objectives to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective, maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents/carers and colleagues, adhere to policies and circulars, and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A-Levels, HLTA, Degree or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification A/C.
• Desirable: Experience – Successful working relationships with young people.
• Essential: An understanding of what constitutes good professional relationships for sound classroom management.
• Knowledge – Understanding and respect for confidentiality in relation to all issues connected with the role.
• Essential: Good all‑round level of general knowledge.
• Desirable: Understanding of the role of the form tutor.
• Desirable: Awareness of issues surrounding teenage lifestyles.
• Skills & Abilities – Ability to enthuse young people to produce work to a high standard.
• Essential: Good people management skills.
• Essential: Ability to work hard under pressure.
• Essential: Appreciation of the pastoral and wellbeing responsibilities of schools.
• Essential: Strong and clear oral and written communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience of managing class‑sized groups of students.
• Desirable: Good classroom management skills.
• Desirable: Evidence of on‑going professional development.
• Desirable Requirements – Smart, professional appearance.
• Essential: Enthusiasm, energy and vision; resilience and 'can do' approach.
• Essential: Positive and proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Method of Assessment: A = Application form, C = Certificate, E = Exercise, I = Interview, P = Presentation.

About the School: Altrincham College is an over‑subscribed 11‑18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley, on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our vision is to nurture well‑rounded citizens of the future who are knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable contribution to the world in which they live and are empowered to make informed and positive life choices. Headteacher Altrincham College places a high value on professional development; CPD opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.

Benefits:

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme – The position will be based at Altrincham College with excellent employer contributions.
• The post is based on 32.5 hours per week.
• Free on‑site parking.
• The post is a salaried position and overtime is not paid unless due to exceptional circumstances.
• On‑site canteen facilities.
• Staff room with free refreshments.
• All our schools operate a no‑smoking policy on the whole of its sites.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health and Counselling services available.
• Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.
• Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• Access to NPQ training programmes and training around leadership and management.
• Opportunities to collaborate and work across the Trust.
• A great place to work.