Cover and Achievement Supervisor (Full time, Term Time Only, permanent role)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to supervise and support students engaged in learning activities during the short term absence of teachers. The first priority will be maths and English and then vocational and wider learning subjects, including enrichment.

When cover is not required, you will be required to chase non-attendance, complete registers checks, support with trips and visits, and supervise learner interventions both 1:1 and in small groups. You will have experience of supporting students, excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality of outcomes at all times. You will be required to work alongside the team and on your own initiative as required.

You should be willing to continuously update your professional development and undertake training in the use of learner administration systems, college procedures and legislative compliance in relation to duties undertaken. It is essential that you have the ability to build positive relationships, displaying excellent communication, organisational skills and administrative skills, demonstrating a flexible and professional attitude. The role will require you to embed the college’s values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide classroom cover and facilitate sessions for short term absence of teachers.
• Support the learning of individuals/groups/whole classes of students using strategies appropriate to the needs of students, providing feedback and liaising with colleagues.
• Facilitate the intellectual and social development of students.
• Deploy appropriate aids, materials and equipment, including ICT, to assist learning.
• To develop best practice in learning, teaching and assessment, ensuring standardisation and a high-quality learning experience.
• To keep up to date with current initiatives and developments within further education.
• To implement quality procedures, contribute to evaluative quality assurance reviews and the self-assessment process.
• To monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and provide feedback/reports as required.

Support for tutors:

• Collect record/pass on any completed work.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the heads of department and/or teachers on student achievement, progress and other matters.
• Maintain and record/pass on any appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.
• Provide support and assistance in examinations or tests.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities.
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
• To undertake tasks, to a high standard of accuracy and presentation, to include general correspondence and reports.
• To liaise with internal and external customers and agencies as necessary.
• To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times.