Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth

Miltoncross is an academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students. We operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each other and the power of learning. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the same goal - outstanding learning for children.

We are now over one year into building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where staff and students are always fulfilled because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons. Our systems and structures are designed to liberate staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless workload which in turn enables creativity, excitement and makes coming to school enjoyable for all!

To understand this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how. This could really help you make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not. We think it should be!

Staff and students enjoy their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities. We are located on the West of Portsmouth and access is easy from the M27 or A27. Many staff commute easily from Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by car or by public transport.

We are seeking to grow our Cover Supervisor Team as we see them as an integral part of how we deliver education to our students here at Miltoncross Academy. We are therefore looking for a Cover Supervisor to support the learning of students when their classroom teacher is absent. The role is key in maintaining consistency in the school when teachers are not available. You will be given the work set by the teacher and you will supervise students completing it.

You will be given full training on methods of classroom management and you will be fully supported to undertake your role with skill and confidence. This post might be of particular interest to you if you are considering a career in teaching but would like to gain some paid invaluable experience. It might even be the case that this role leads you on to our School Centred Initial Teacher Training when you are ready.

Equally, you may have no desire to become a teacher but you will need to enjoy being with children and teenagers and helping them to become successful in their studies and personal development. Experience of working with children and/or teenagers would be an advantage but is not essential as full induction and training will be given.

At Miltoncross, we are on an exciting journey to become the very best. We have high expectations of ourselves and our students. We provide a strong well-rounded education that has attainment at its heart. We take a warm and strict approach, with strong consistent systems that serve our young people well, and lead to good behaviour in classrooms. These systems are key to this role and will support you as you become excellent at helping young people be successful even when their teacher isn’t present.

Miltoncross is a cheerful place to work where everybody pulls in the same direction and works hard to ensure that we give our students the excellent service that they deserve.

If you wish to discuss the role or come for a look round, please contact Simon Knight Deputy Head Teacher (simon.knight@miltoncross-tkat.org) who can answer any questions and arrange a meeting and a tour if required.

Please note we retain the right to close the vacancy advert early should suitable applicants apply before the closing date.

In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
• Our support for your wellbeing at work;
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.