Cover Supervisor

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well organised Cover Supervisor to co-ordinate the planning of cover for staff absences and provide cover duties to support both planned and unplanned teaching staff absences in our School.

The successful candidate will organise and plan the allocation of daily cover arrangements ensuring that agreed lesson plans are delivered effectively and efficiently.

You will liaise with our current teachers, bank of supply teachers and also external supply agencies to secure the best cover arrangements for absence, when required.

The successful candidate will have good communication, time management and proficient ICT skills. The role can be fast paced and challenging with no two days the same, so we are looking for someone who possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, whilst ensuring the educational provision for students is maintained to the highest standard of attainment and achievement.

You should have a proven track record of supervising classes in the absence of teachers with the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team, when necessary.

You will be:

• Working closely with the School teaching team and have experience of supervising classes and supporting our pupils’ learning
• Have the necessary ICT skills to navigate MS Word, Excel and our MIS iSAMS for absence and cover reporting (training will be provided for our MIS)
• Experience of resource preparation to support cover requirements
• Previous experience of working in a school setting with children
• Working knowledge of MIS and cover arrangements
• Experience of working with supply agencies maintaining professional relationships and working within agreed budgets and legal parameters
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues
• The ability to work with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality in all forms including electronically, written form and verbally
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attitudes
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Planning own workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual needs and identify learning styles as appropriate
• Understanding of inclusion in a school setting

What we offer:

• Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.
• Complimentary lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.
• Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.
• Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.
• Complimentary use of the on-site gym facilities.
• A discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.
• Supercamps Holiday clubs also offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.
• Enhanced annual holiday allowance.
• Occupational sick pay scheme.
• Company stakeholder pension scheme.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

 Closing Date: Sunday 14th May 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, HR Manager

Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED THROUGH THE TES PORTAL ONLY

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.