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Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies (DfE)5,676 open roles

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Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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Overall purpose of the role

To provide short term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher. To provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing students physical and emotional wellbeing. To work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff to support the learning and welfare of all students. To have high expectations of our students and be committed to raising their achievement.

Safeguarding requirements

This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.

Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form through MyNewTerm to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Headteacher.

Key outputs

To undertake short term cover in the absence of the class teacher administering pre-planned activities to whole classes whilst maintaining the high quality of learning and behaviour. Cover registration, Tutor Groups and Skills for Life lessons as and when required. Liaise with staff and Curriculum Leaders to ensure work is appropriately set and delivered. To provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters within the lesson (ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence when relevant). To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in according to the school’s polices and procedures. To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students by following the commitment to learning procedures during the class and any issues arising. On occasions when cover is light you may be required to carry out tasks including:

  • Help with support of individual students including those with SEN needs
  • Assisting acadmey Technicians
  • Assist the Lead Cover supervisor to keep the Learning Resource Centre up to date including the checking in and out of books and resources
  • Offer support to departments, including displays
  • Help with the invigilation of exams
  • In liaison with appropriate staff, to supervise the students on the school site prior to start of school, during morning day break and after school (bus duty).
  • Consistently implement and use our Commitment to Learning policy.
  • To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment to support learning.
  • Follow the evacuation and lockdown procedures during emergency situations.
  • Attend training sessions, staff meetings and any department meetings as required.
  • As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Please refer to the school website for our Safeguarding policy
  • Carry out your duties with due regard to school policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through school communications.
  • Any other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by the Principal/Associate Principal and flexibility to support colleagues across college as required.
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent
  • Be able to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to engage and influence others
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
  • Working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice - e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding
  • Is willing to work flexibly within the scope of overall hours
  • NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
  • Experience of working in school environment for at least 2 years
  • Experience of working with children who have SEN / EAL
  • Experience of teaching individuals, groups and whole classes
  • Excellent behaviour management skills
  • Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
  • Ability to use ICT to support learning - Desirable
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