Cover Supervisor (Term Time Only)
Huish Episcopi Academy
Somerset
- New
- Salary:
- Actual Salary £16,826.25. FTE £23,400 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2024
Job overview
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Huish Episcopi Academy, Langport, Somerset
Salary: Actual Salary £16,826.25. FTE £23,400 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm (part-time options available)
Contract: Term time plus one week (39 weeks per year)
Are you passionate about education and ready to make a difference?
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our team at [School Name]. This vital role ensures continuity of learning during teacher absences, playing a key part in supporting the educational experience of our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a variety of subjects.
- Manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive and disruption-free environment.
- Provide feedback and support to help students achieve their potential.
- Lead small group interventions to aid in catch-up for students with learning gaps.
- Assist in preparing resources and maintaining the classroom environment.
- Supervise students during school activities such as lunch breaks and trips.
What We Offer:
- Supportive work-life balance with term-time contracts and eight INSET days.
- Opportunities for professional development, including pathways to teaching qualifications.
- Employer pension contribution of 24.4% through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family-friendly policies
What We’re Looking For:
- GCSEs in English and Math's (Grade C/4 or above) – essential.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to use IT to support learning.
- Passion for supporting young people and creating inclusive learning environments.
- Experience working with children across different age and ability ranges is desirable.
Join Us: If you're enthusiastic about education and enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria. If you think you would be a good match for any of our roles and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Huish Episcopi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in every way it can. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and Child protection screening including checks with past employers.
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About Huish Episcopi Academy
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.
Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.
United Learning
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Principal
Mrs. Katie Boyes
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