Cover Coordinator

About Ditcham Park School

Ditcham Park School is a unique, successful and thriving school situated in 16 acres of the beautiful South Downs National Park. We have 400+ pupils, aged 4 to 16 years who benefit from a caring and supportive ethos and relatively small classes. GCSE results are consistently impressive and the school was ranked 14th best independent school, in category, in the country based on its GCSE results. Pupils are proud of their vibrant learning community which is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to discover their talents, realise their potential and become well‑rounded, socially responsible citizens in a school “where every child is known and valued”.

Role

This is a full‑time, term‑time only role for a committed, conscientious and hard‑working individual who is a great team player and takes pride in the impact they have within the school. The successful applicant should be organised, comfortable with change, and adopt a “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for teachers in both Juniors (Key Stage 1 and 2) and Seniors (Key Stage 3 and 4).
• Cover for absent teachers, taking responsibility for their class and ensuring the students undertake pre‑set work and/or activities.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment in support of learning.
• Supervise pupils during breaks and lunch.
• Provide in‑class assistance to individual pupils or to a group of pupils as directed by the class teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of students on school visits.
• Contribute to co‑curriculum such as sport, music, drama, clubs and activities.
• Deal with immediate problems and emergencies in accordance with the School's policies.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school through professionalism in all that they do.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings including training and other learning activities as required.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as directed by, or on behalf of, the Headmaster.

Wider School Contribution

• Attend parents' evenings, open mornings, INSET days, school events and departmental meetings as appropriate to the role.
• Contribute to extracurricular clubs, competitions and enrichment activities.
• Support department‑specific extracurricular events and wider school initiatives.

Qualifications & Criteria

• Suitable qualification for the responsibilities of the post.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with pupils and colleagues.
• Good listening skills and respect for all pupils.
• Ability to form relationships and motivate pupils.
• Ability to generate enthusiasm for the work of the wider school.
• High standards in the necessary professional competencies required of teachers, including classroom management.
• Ability to assess, record and report students' progress where requested/directed.
• Confidence to contribute their own ideas and initiatives to the philosophy of the School.
• Willingness to be involved in the wider activities of the School.
• Practical understanding of administrative demands and efficient implementation of these.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• School fee remission
• Free lunch
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Safeguarding and Compliance

Ditcham Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A certificate of good conduct may be needed for applicants who have lived or worked overseas. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate in the event of a successful application. As with all School employees, it is the School's responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, thus promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom they come into contact. In the course of carrying out the duties of the post, if you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, you must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all employees have a duty to look after their own and others' health and safety. Ditcham Park School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.