Cover Supervisor

Waverley Education Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Studio College seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to manage daily staff absences and ensure student support during these times. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within a nurturing educational environment. This full-time role offers an engaging opportunity in a unique college setting, with applications accepted until 24 June 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of liaising with teaching staff
• Experience working in primary and secondary schools preferred

Responsibilities

• Arrange day to day cover for absent staff
• Supervise students during short-term absences
• Assist with administrative tasks and curriculum materials

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to forge relationships

Education

Qualified to degree level

A* - C in English & Maths

Job description

Full Time Term Time Banked Hours (41.52 hours per week)

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What makes us unique?

Waverley Studio College specialises for students from Year 10 – 13. We specialise in health and well-being, creative technology and enterprise. We are a small and unique college catering for 300 students, with a family feel and atmosphere that is growing in strength. We pride ourselves in our students, who behave well and committed to their learning. Our sixth form students do work experience placements every week, in the local community. Our curriculum includes an exclusive enrichment programme to develop their character and softer skill.

What does Ofsted say about us?

In January 2017, the school was rated GOOD. The staff, students and the local community have united in working together exceptionally well. Ofsted have recognised the high-quality expectations and provision across the school. ‘In the sixth form, value-added progress is well above, or at least in line with, the national average and students consistently attain the highest possible grades. The close links between the regular work experience that sixth-form students undertake and their vocational courses are key contributors to their good achievement.’

Our sixth form results for value-added being recognised in the top 4% in the country nationally.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for Cover Supervisor to be responsible for arranging day to day cover.

The ideal candidate will have experience of liaising with teaching staff to discuss work set during staff absence, arranging cover using SIMS, supervising students during short term absences, organising the return of completed work to students, assisting with the organisation and production of curriculum materials, assisting with the presentation of display work within curriculum areas, and assisting with general administrative tasks. You will also need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships within the school. Experience of working in both primary and secondary schools would be an advantage, but not essential. All applicants must be qualified to degree level and must also have a good general standard of education – A* - C in English & Maths.

Please note Cover Is arranged first thing in the morning and you will be required to start work Monday to Thursday 7.00am. – 16.00 and 7.30am to 15.50 on Fridays.

Are you interested in this role?

Our staff and students are welcoming and inviting. You could pre-arrange a tour around our school, if you so wish?

You can download an application and relevant information from our website.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the schools application form will be accepted.

Waverley Studio College is committed to the protection and safety of its students.

*Shortlisted applicants will be subject to online checks in line with keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 10.00am

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Please note, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. For further enquiries please call 0121 566 6607.