Quality Centralised Cover Supervisor

Do you want an exciting and rewarding role working within a team that makes a difference to young people? Are you looking to gain experience within the classroom? If so, your next role awaits you here at Falmouth School.

The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust consists of three secondary schools, two primary schools and a Teaching School Hub. The Trust’s mission is “to provide outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highly successful schools.

This role is based at Falmouth School and involves the delivery of cover lessons to a number of classes in a communal space, ie library, lecture theatre. The post holder will be crucial in maintaining the continuity of education during the absence of regular member(s) of teaching staff. You will ensure that students are settled and working in a calm and purposeful learning environment in line with the Trust’s vision and will coordinate and quality assure the delivery of cover. The successful candidate must be able to resolve day-to-day problems independently and demonstrate and develop professional practice excellence to meet the changing demands of the role.

The successful candidate must be totally reliable, demonstrate excellent time keeping and organisational skills, be adept at managing competing priorities and work well under pressure. This role requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. You must be approachable and sensitive to the needs of all students, as well as being a team player who takes an interest in the range of work undertaken by the Trust. 

This role may be particularly suited to someone who is interested in a career in education or future teacher training. The Roseland Academy is a national Teaching School Hub and the role would offer a wide range of professional development opportunities and training.

This is a term time only position, the successful post-holder will benefit from the school holidays although there will be a requirement to work an additional 5 days during the school year.

What you’ll get in return:

• A unique opportunity to be a key member of staff in a forward-looking, thriving school in the beautiful town of Falmouth in Cornwall;
• A genuine family atmosphere with high expectations and standards where every student is known and valued;
• Access to high-quality Continuous Professional Development within the Multi Academy Trust.
• Competitive salaries, based on skills and experience;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Discounted membership in Trust Sports Hubs (Falmouth & Newquay);
• Free parking facilities;
• Employer’s Eye Care Scheme (Specsavers);
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• TES media access (magazine, podcast and videos).
• Mileage paid if there is a requirement to travel to different schools within the Trust.

How to apply: Please note a completed application form needs to be submitted (CVs are not an accepted form of application). If you are interested in applying, please click the apply button and complete the application form. 

Further details for this post are available from Mrs Gemma Ohly - Heads PA: vacancies@falmouthschool.net

• Closing date for applications: 9am on 1 November
• Date of interview: TBC

Grade H (Points 1-6)

Salary range - £26,367 - £30,295 per annum (Pay award pending)

Actual salary - £22,554 - £25,914 per annum (based on 37 hours per week)

39 working weeks (term time plus 1 additional week)

Falmouth School, part of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.