Cover Supervisor

32.5 hours per week, scheduled between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

Campion School & Language College is on the lookout for an enthusiastic cover supervisor to become part of our committed team, presenting a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a nurturing Trust environment.

This position is perfect for those looking to pursue a career in teaching or wishing to gain further experience in educational support roles, as the chosen candidate will work collaboratively across departments to ensure that effective learning continues in the absence of regular teachers.

Cover supervisors hold a crucial position in managing classes when a teacher is unavailable. Responsibilities include ensuring students complete assigned work while maintaining classroom order. When not supervising class cover, cover supervisors will also handle general administrative tasks and engage in activities throughout the school.

Key responsibilities during supervision include:

- Ensuring accurate registration of all students.
- Distributing and explaining tasks set by the absent teacher to students.
- Overseeing students as they complete assignments, providing guidance to facilitate problem-solving and solution-finding.
- Demonstrating solutions and answers for students.
- Managing student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment and adhering to school behavior policies.
- Actively supporting and implementing the Campion School behavior policy.
- Serving as a tutor group mentor; registering students, attending assemblies with them, leading mentor time activities, promoting their well-being, and encouraging full participation in all school aspects.
- Assisting the SEN team with whole-class instruction and/or providing individual student support and sessions.
- Offering individual learning support to small groups or single students as directed by a teacher or school leaders, enabling them to solve problems and find solutions.
- Ensuring the safety of students and staff members.

Why choose to work at Campion School?

- A strong ethos with a clear vision and values that prioritize care and respect.
- A student body with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- A supportive and friendly staff community.
- A school environment dedicated to mutual support and fostering students into responsible, active citizens.
- Encouraging line managers invested in your success and growth.
- A continuous professional development program with numerous opportunities for your career advancement.

What we provide: More pay, more time, and more support.

- Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Three additional INSET days each year for planning purposes.
- Health Cash Plan - financial assistance towards essential medical treatments.
- Guaranteed Personal Day – one paid personal day each year for your use.
- Excellent training opportunities for career advancement through ongoing CPD across the academy and United Learning.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support program, covering legal, financial, family, and housing issues; access to free counseling and other wellbeing resources.
- Opportunities to save money with numerous major retailers through Perkbox.

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of our young people? If so, we invite you to join us at Campion!

We trust that our website provides ample information about us. If you have any questions or would like to discuss or visit informally, please feel free to reach out.

To apply, please visit our website by clicking the Apply button to submit your completed application along with a cover letter.

Please note that we do not accept CVs; applicants must complete an application form.

Closing date: 6 October 2024.

The school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate before this deadline.

Campion School and Language College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer.