Cover Supervisor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Your Role

The successful candidate will be required to supervise classes during the absence of the class teacher. They will support a variety of subjects across the school site. This will include supporting the work of the Pastoral Team, implementing work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with the school's and Multi Academy Trust's policies and procedures. They will deliver learning activities to pupils in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes, providing feedback to pupils and colleagues on learning and behaviour. They will be aware of national frameworks, typical curricula and teaching methods and expectations in the relevant key stages and they will use behaviour management strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment. They will communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning, promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Ability to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils
2. A clear understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
3. Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning
4. Ability to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations
5. A working knowledge of national or foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
6. A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  essential
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
  essential
• Able to persuade, influence and gain co-operation
  essential
• Working knowledge of relevant polices and awareness of relevant legislation.
  essential
• Knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum
  essential
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
  essential
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning.
• Good understanding of child development and learning process. Especially, with SEN and EAL students

Experience

• Working in a highly regulated environment or educational setting or have demonstrable transferrable experience.
  essential
• Experience of advancing progress of pupils of relevant age within a learning environment.
• Experience of Liaising with adults, i.e. parents/carers
• Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils under an agreed system of supervision and processes for integrated working.
• Experience of administering, assessing and marking tests.
• Selecting and preparing resources for use in classroom.

Personal Attributes

• Able to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.
  essential
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
  essential
• Able to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations.
  essential
• Able to work constructively as part of a team and with a flexible approach to work.
  essential
• Committed to equal opportunities in all school activities.
  essential
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
  essential

Special Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.