Cover Supervisor

School term-times, Trust Training Days and INSET days

6

(per annum)

With a pay award pending

Twynham School and The Grange School (‘Twynham TGS’)

Cover Manager

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational colleague with a passion for transforming the life chances of young people as a Cover Supervisor. Possibly considering a future career in teaching, you will be required to supervise and support students who are engaged in learning activities during the short-term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher. In addition, our Cover Supervisor team are employed to administer and supervise daily centralised detentions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive and forward-thinking environment, alongside exceptional professionals who are passionate about the power of education to shape young people’s lives. You will be based primarily at Twynham School but are likely to work regularly across both schools.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Join our high performing and progressive organisation
• Take sole responsibility for classes of students on a short-term basis
• Work with expert teachers to provide exceptional short-term cover for absent staff
• Work within a supportive team to supervise and administer centralised detentions
• To take sole charge of a group or class of students in the short term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher
• Register attendance in accordance with school policy
• Respond to any questions from students about process and procedures and the work that they are engaged in. Support student use of associated resources
• Manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies or procedures.
• Collect completed work and resources after the lesson and returning it to an appropriate teacher with comments on any learning issues arising and progress made.
• Report back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the lesson(s) and any issues arising.
• Apply a degree of originality and creativity to the delivery of learning activities. This would include supporting and carrying out straightforward assessments in the classroom, such as marking.
• Use the school MIS (Management Information System) to register students and inform relevant colleagues of attendance, behaviour and rewards.
• Supervise students from years 7-11 in a centralised detention room from 3.15-4.15pm Monday-Friday.
• Manage the behaviour of students in the detention room and facilitate the completion of specific tasks.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer that could support a colleague into a career in teaching
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast