Supervised Study and Cover Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a Supervised Study and Cover Supervisor to work during term time only on a casual basis with an immediate start. The successful applicant will oversee and support students’ independent study sessions during the school day and supervise absent teachers’ cover lessons where appropriate, and as time allows.

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Duties

You will be expected to:

• Cover lessons, activities, duties, and study sessions as required by the day’s cover requirements  
• When covering, take the register using iSAMS (or SOCS for activities) updating it for any late arrivals and following procedures with relation to missing students 
• Distribute work set in accordance with the school policy to the students and collect in, if required, at the end of the lesson 
• Manage student behaviours to sustain a positive working environment and record relevant positive, negative or student progress behaviours in iSAMS and liaise with Heads of Year, Heads of Department or House Parents as appropriate.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with effective organisational skills. You must be reliable, flexible and have the ability to deal with challenging situations sensitively. Previous experience in an educational environment is desirable but not essential. An ability to use your initiative and willingness to work as part of a team is essential.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Hours of Work

This post is offered on a casual basis and hours will be discussed during the interview. Lessons at Bedales run from 9am to 5.30pm. There is a need for this role from Monday to Friday and we would also welcome applicants who wanted to job share.

Salary

£12.03 per hour.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Pension with Royal London
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch is provided during working time  

How to Apply

For further details and to apply, please visit the recruitment portal on the Bedales Schools website: https://www.bedales.org.uk/our-schools/about-bedales/job-vacancies

CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.   

Closing date: 9.00am on 6 December 2024.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period. Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, and Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to
• Playing a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.