Cover Supervision Co-ordinator

Overview

We are looking to appoint a well organised, motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor Co-ordinator who will organise the daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. This is a key role in ensuring the daily smooth running of the school; candidates must possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be flexible and demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills. A calm and professional manner and the ability to relate well to young people are essential, as the role may involve covering lessons from time to time.

We are seeking to recruit a Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator to join our team at Oasis Community Learning, the second largest Multi Academy Trust in England, and one of a group of Oasis Academies serving Southampton. Oasis is a dynamic and vibrant academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is a time of opportunities for professional development and career enhancement across the city.

Our mission focuses on providing an exceptional education for students, staff and the wider community. Lord’s Hill is a wonderful place to work due to the partnership with our students, families and the wider community. We strive to be the exceptional school our community deserves, and we welcome applications from colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve.

An opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator. You will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and allocating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. You will liaise with supply agencies and deploy internal staff and external supply teachers to their classes. You will also be responsible for administering room changes and any other cover as it arises during the day.

We need a committed and energetic person who can provide proactive supervision and delivery of set lessons for absent teachers to support the continued progress of our students. The job will require following the allocated lesson plan whilst maintaining a positive climate for learning. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with young people to encourage learning and motivate students by building positive relationships.

This role is fast paced and varied, and the successful candidate will need to respond quickly to changes as they happen and resolve operational issues as they arise, whilst remaining calm and professional under pressure. You will need to establish and develop excellent links with local supply agencies.

• Ability to remain calm and professional
• Confident communicator and excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of ICT, including the effective use of the Office Suite of programs
• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults
• Ability to combine firmness with empathy
• Adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment

• Term time only working, enabling a work life balance
• Fantastic training and development pathways with unlimited access to Apprenticeship Levy funding
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership (approx 20% employer contribution)
• Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health, to support your health and wellbeing
• Free eye tests
• Generous Family Leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed in our fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
• A wonderful team of friendly and supportive colleagues

Current NJC scale point and experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.