At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and support students in their learning journey.
- Company: Join a successful academy with a collaborative cover team.
- Benefits: Permanent position with excellent support and development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular activities based on your interests.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, A levels, and ICT proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a permanent full or part time Cover Supervisor to start as soon as possible. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work within our collaborative cover team in our highly successful academy which holds a ‘Good’ Ofsted status. The cover team has a strong team working ethos and supports all faculties where excellent schemes of work for all courses are in place. A departmental mentor will work with the appointee to support their development in their first year. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.
The core purpose of the role will include supervising classes across all areas and faculties in the academy and undertaking pre-set work in the short-term absence of teaching staff within both campuses determined by the day to day needs.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE (or grade 4) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, A levels and be confident and competent in using ICT. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications. Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students. They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and a high level of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to evidence excellent levels of value-added achievement and high retention levels.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
In accordance with the job description for Cover Supervisor, the major responsibilities will be as follows:
- Support for Students: Supervise students engaged in learning activities, act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour, promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom, keep students on task and respond to general queries.
- Support for Teachers: Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson, keep appropriate records as agreed with the teacher, promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Wider Contribution: Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests and this would be discussed at the time of interview.
Cover Supervisor employer: Plume School
Join our highly successful academy as a Cover Supervisor, where you will be part of a collaborative cover team dedicated to fostering student development and learning. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, our academy offers comprehensive support and development programmes for new staff, ensuring you thrive in your role while contributing to a positive and inclusive educational environment. Located in a vibrant community, we value hard work, enthusiasm, and integrity, making us an excellent employer for those passionate about education.
