Cover Supervisor

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join Coombe Wood School and become an integral member of the Cover team. 

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this role are split across two main strands:

Cover supervisor. 

This will involve covering lessons for absent staff in classes across the school.

Clear cover protocol is laid it in our CWS staff handbook and involves absent staff setting differentiated work that can be completed in silent exam style conditions.

This will be the expectation for all cover lessons although you will be able to offer support to students where you feel it appropriate and necessary.

Wider support role. 

During times where no cover is required, the role will develop into a wider support role within areas in need of support across the school. This is time which can also be used flexibly by the post holder to explore and develop areas of their own professional development.

You will need:

• Educated to A-Level standard
• Adaptable to handle a multi-functioning role 
• Class management skills 
• Highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and independently 
• Adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to use their initiative
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• A high degree of professionalism in their approach to work and tasks set 
• Communicate clearly with all sections of the School community both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to handle sensitive issues keeping confidentiality as required. 
• Be able and willing to undertake staff training and development courses, some of which may be outside of normal working hours, to develop and maintain technical qualifications for the role.
• Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the School environment. 
• Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, students and parents and work as part of a team 
• An understanding of basic health and safety requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th October 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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