Cover Supervisor

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 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