Cover Manager/Pastoral Support Mentor

eTeach UK Limited; Frome; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee discounts & wellbeing support

Induction programme

Zusammenfassung

Oakfield Academy in Frome is seeking a Cover Manager/Pastoral Support Mentor to coordinate daily cover and support pupil education. The role requires arranging cover quickly, supervising classes, and assisting with pupil questions and behaviour.

You will also work as a Pastoral Support Mentor, using ELSA strategies to raise motivation and re-engagement. A permanent, full-time contract is offered, 7:30am–4:00pm, 37 hours/week, term-time plus INSET days.

Qualifikationen

• Experience arranging cover and understanding timetables.
• Ability to supervise classes and provide pupil support.
• Experience using ELSA strategies to support pupils.
• Good IT skills and ability to use school systems.

Aufgaben

• Organise lessons for absent teachers to ensure consistent cover throughout the day.
• Supervise a class of up to 30 pupils or provide individual/group work set by the teacher.
• Support pupils' education provision as a Pastoral Support Mentor and address behaviour in line with academy policies.

Kenntnisse

Cover planning

Pastoral support

ELSA strategy

IT skills

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Manager/Pastoral Support Mentor to join a successful and innovative team at our Academy.The successful candidate will organise lessons for absent teachers to ensure they are covered throughout the day. You will be able to arrange cover quickly having previous experience of understanding teachers workloads, timetables and best well matched cover to meet the needs of our pupils. You will cover the absent teacher's timetable, being able to supervise a whole class of up to 30 pupils / group or individual support with work set by the relevant teacher. You will also be able to help and answer pupils questions and manage pupil behaviour in line with academy policies and procedures. If cover is not required, you will support pupils' education provision as Pastoral Support Mentor, working closely with pupils and the Support & Guidance Hub using ELSA as a strategy to support our pupils. You will help improve motivation, encourage re-engagement for learning and teach coping strategies, intervene and support when needed.You will be able to think on your feet, plan and resolve in an efficient and effective manner and have good communication and IT skills to meet arising tasks. Flexibility is essential as the organisation of cover will need to be arranged before the start of the academy day. The successful candidate will provide young people with the best possible education, whatever their background or ability. If you relish the chance to teach a variety of subjects and value the importance of building professional relationships with all pupils and staff, We can offer you:A permanent contract working 37 hours per week between 7:30am-4.00pm, 5 days per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days per annum.

Actual Salary: Starting at £24,977 - £27,533 per annum (£29,071 - £32,046 FTE)Pension scheme, free parking, employee discounts & wellbeing supportAlso with:The chance to work with enthusiastic and ambitious colleaguesAn excellent induction programme with designated induction staff and a focus on positive wellbeingExtensive school grounds located in the popular market town of Frome, surrounded by beautiful countrysideEveryone in the Oakfield community has high expectations for achievement, conduct and well-being. We are proud of our Infinity Curriculum which emphasises the core concepts we all aspire to. These are:AmbitionRespectEtiquetteHonestyKindnessPrideInterviews will be held on Monday 2nd November 2026. Start date: as soon as possible.