Cover Supervisor
About This Role
We are seeking to
appoint a term time only Cover Supervisor to join our outstanding 11-18 school. The
Cover Supervisor is required to cover lessons for short-term teacher absence,
which may involve working across both school sites, Main School and Sixth Form
and assisting with extra-curricular activities.
As part of our
steadfast commitment to educating young people, we place great emphasis on
pastoral care and guidance. Our student support provision has evolved greatly
in recent years and we are pleased to be building an even stronger team to
support our students. Under the responsibility
of the Senior Assistant Headteacher, the successful Cover Supervisor will
assist in supporting our curriculum delivery, taking classes for short-term
teacher absence and ensuring continuity of learning.
The student
support team comprises of senior pastoral staff, Heads of Year, SENDCO, Student
Support Managers, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistants
working across both sites. The team is
committed, enthusiastic and caring and we very much look forward to welcoming
you in joining our team to support, develop and enhance our current provision
for young people.
The successful
candidate will require excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and an
ability to act on your own initiative to develop positive relationships with
students. They will also demonstrate
confidence, strong organisational skills and will be able to manage deadlines
effectively. During occasions when cover is not required there are a range of
administrative duties which would also be performed by the Cover
Supervisor. Experience in Microsoft
Office 365 is essential and knowledge of Schools Information Management System
(SIMS) would be an advantage although training will be given. As a school we have a strong commitment to
professional development and the successful candidate will be well supported to
enable them to fulfil their new role.
Excellent numeracy and
literacy skills
Able to demonstrate
suitability for working with young people
Experience of providing effective administrative
work
Ability to prioritise own workload, work flexibly and at times under pressure, meeting deadlines to accommodate the changing needs of the school
Computer literate with good familiarity of Microsoft Office 365 applications
Effective written and verbal communication skills appropriate to a range of different situations
High degree of personal motivation, initiative, energy, creativity and drive
Knowledge of and commitment to comply with policies and legislation relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
Ability to be flexible with a positive and enthusiastic approach to working with young people to support them and a desire to see them achieve the best outcome they can
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information received and processed with discretion
Accurate and well organised approach to work
A commitment to sustain regular attendance at work with a flexible approach to working hours
A commitment to continuing professional development
Willing to undergo first aid training and fulfil first aid duties
Full Driving Licence