Cover Supervisor

Brentwood County High School

Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4JF

Wishes to appoint a

Cover Supervisor

Essex Pay Scale 6 Point 13-17

(£21,788.92 - £23,327.03 per annum)

+ outer fringe allowance of £558.65 per annum

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

39 weeks per year – term time plus inset days

Start date: September 2024

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience in education, with the potential to pursue a career in teaching. The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring that students remain engaged and productive in their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Supervising classes and ensuring students remain on task with the work set by the class teacher.

·        Providing support to pupils, promoting inclusion, and fostering a positive learning environment.

·        Delivering feedback to the classroom teacher regarding student progress and behaviour.

·        Managing any immediate issues or emergencies in line with school policies.

·        Supporting teachers and departments with administrative tasks when not covering a class.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

·        Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to changing priorities.

·        Communicative: Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and approachable attitude.

·        Calm Under Pressure: Able to maintain professionalism and a positive demeanour in challenging situations.

·        Independent: Capable of working autonomously and using initiative.

·        Committed to Safeguarding: Prioritising the welfare and safety of students in all actions.

What We Offer:

·        Opportunities for career progression within the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

·        Comprehensive CPD and training opportunities.

·        Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·        Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Support with workload management and work-life balance.

·        On-site parking and excellent transport links, including proximity to Brentwood train station and the M25.

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our individual young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn and we have many strengths including: 

• Motivated and polite pupils, whom have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament.
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues.
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education.

Brentwood County High School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or alternatively you can request a visit of the school or speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648901. As a Trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) or Essex School Jobs. 

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024, Midday

Interview Date: W/C 2nd September 2024

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.      

 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.