Cover Supervisor

The successful applicant will join a highly professional and supportive team in a department that is crucial to the success and smooth running of the school. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, be able to work on their own initiative as well as working as a team member and have a positive and ‘can do’ approach.

The Cover Supervisor will be required to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. They are responsible for maintaining a positive, hardworking atmosphere in the classroom ensuring all students are able to follow the 3Rs of our Classroom Behaviour for Learning code: Be Ready to Learn, be Respectful and be Rigorous. They must demonstrate an empathetic discipline within the classroom at all times.

The extent of cover will vary from week to week and in addition they will provide administrative support to departments which will require the ability to have good time management skills and being able to prioritise where support is needed. There will be a wide variety of tasks and speed and efficiency of working is paramount. There may be occasions when you will be required to work on a training day, in the event of this an additional payment will be made.

Principal Accountabilities

• To supervise classes when a teacher is absent. The work will be set by the teacher or the Subject Leader. No preparation or assessment is involved.
• To ensure the good behaviour of students and make sure that they engage in the learning activity, maintaining a calm environment conducive to learning
• To respond to general questions and provide feedback to the teacher/leadership team on any matters such as behaviour which might arise
• To act under the professional direction of teachers to ensure work is completed to a good standard. There is not an expectation of planning, preparation or assessment of pupils’ progress
• To promote the inclusion of all students ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Main Responsibilities

Support for the Students

• To provide feedback to students
• To establish and develop productive working relationships with students acting as a role model
• To work with students, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to develop and achieve
• To support children in learning activities and tasks
• To provide support for students to broaden and enrich their learning
• To work with the Senior Leadership Team and other teachers to implement education plans
• To support children with special educational needs and disabilities
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• To encourage students to interact, work co-operatively and engage positively in all activities
• To work with small groups of children

Support for the School

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, security and confidentiality
• To contribute to and uphold the ethos and values of DGGS
• To attend and participate in CPD
• To assist in the general care of the school environment
• To assist with students at the beginning and end of the day.
• To participate proactively in the performance appraisal system for support staff, taking responsibility for professional development

Essential Experience and Qualities

• Good standard of general education (i.e. minimum NVQ 2 or equivalent) together with good English and Mathematics skills (i.e. GCSE grade 5 or equivalent).
• Successful relevant experience of working with young people.
• Ability to use ICT and specialist equipment/materials.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.
• Experience of encouraging students to interact with others and be socially responsible.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

Person Specification

• Compassionate, with empathy for those for whom learning is difficult.
• Enthusiastic support for the school ethos and interest in education.
• Motivated and able to enjoy working with young people.
• Calm, unflappable, good organiser with a sense of humour.
• Patience, discretion, understanding and sympathy for different points of view.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise.
• Ability to work in a variety of team roles
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Listening and communication skills.
• Confident and accurate in ICT.

Join us as a Cover Supervisor and be part of an inspiring team dedicated to empowering students through engaging supervision, mentorship, and support. Your enthusiasm will help create a vibrant school community where every student feels valued and motivated to succeed!

Pay: £26,956.00-£27,765.00 per year

Work Location: In person