Cover Supervisor

Job overview

Part time hours: 32.5 per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only

Salary: Support Staff Band C - £17,492 - £18,268 actual (£23,115 - £24,140 FTE)

Start date: January 2025

We are looking to recruit a cover supervisor who, under the professional direction of a teacher, can supervise classes during staff absence.

Cover Supervisors work alongside qualified teachers, covering classes for absent staff when necessary. The role is an excellent development route into teaching for suitably qualified applicants or for those who enjoy variety and making a positive difference for young people.

The successful applicant will be confident in his/her ability to manage classes of students aged 11-16 in a calm manner. Training will be provided in classroom management and school curriculum.

The main duties of the post will include:

• supervising classes of students using material planned by a teacher to engage students in learning activities.
• establishing productive working relationships with students acting as a role model and setting high expectations of work and behaviour.
• assisting the inclusion of all children to ensure optimum learning opportunities including dealing with behaviour issues in accordance with the school behaviour policy, in both academic and pastoral settings.
• providing objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson including keeping appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.
• complying with instructions requested by the usual class teacher.
• promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities
• a supportive, committed, and experienced team of education and support team specialists to work alongside.
• sound induction and mentoring for all new staff.
• excellent accommodation and resources.
• exemplary personnel practice including salary progression and pension contributions.
• a work life balance that values individual happiness and fulfilment.

An application form is available on our website www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. To arrange an informal chat or visit to the school, please contact Lindsey Harper on 01425 625405.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 4th November 2024. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

The Arnewood School follows best practice in recruiting staff in relation to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer.