Cover Supervisor

Overall purpose of the role: As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring continuity of learning by providing short-term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher. You will support students by facilitating educational activities, fostering social development, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, including teachers and support staff, you will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining high expectations for student behaviour and achievement, helping them reach their full potential. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about education, committed to student success, and driven to support and inspire young people to achieve their personal best.

Safeguarding requirements: This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household. Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Headteacher.

Key Outputs:

• To undertake short term cover in the absence of the class teacher administering pre-planned activities to whole classes whilst maintaining the high quality of learning and behaviour.
• Cover form time, Personal Development time and Learning for Life (Skills for Life lessons) as and when required.
• Liaise with staff and Curriculum Leaders to ensure work is appropriately set and delivered.
• To provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters within the lesson (ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence when relevant).
• To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the Academy and Trust policies and procedures.
• To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students by following the commitment to learning procedures during the class and any issues arising.
• On occasions when cover is light you may be required to carry out tasks including:
• Help with support of individual students including those with SEN
• First aid support
• Offer support to departments, including displays and assisting College Technicians
• Help with the invigilation of exams
• Admin Support including reprographics, reception cover and display boards
• In liaison with appropriate staff, to supervise the students on the school site prior to start of school, during morning day break and after school.
• To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment to support learning.
• Follow the evacuation and lockdown procedures during emergency situations.
• Attend training sessions, staff meetings and any department meetings as required.
• As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding.
• Carry out your duties with due regard to Academy policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Any other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by the Headteacher and SLT and flexibility to support colleagues across the Academy as required.

Dimensions: Range of teachers and support staff approximately 120 across the academy; Range of students approximately 1250, the number of SEN pupils varies.

Expertise in role required (At selection - Level 1):

• ESSENTIAL: GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to engage and influence others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice – e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding.
• Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours.
• Be first aid trained or willing to train.

• DESIRABLE: NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Experience of working in school environment for at least 2 years.
• Experience of working with children who have SEN / EAL.
• Experience of teaching individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies.
• Ability to use ICT to support learning.