Cover Supervisor

Hazel Wood High; Bury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Wood High is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to deliver whole-class teaching in the absence of teaching staff. You will supervise pupils, support learning, and maintain a positive classroom environment in line with school policy.

Responsibilities include delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting pastoral needs, and assisting with assessments and school activities. A flexible, proactive attitude and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learning in a classroom setting.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons to varied learners.
• Flexible and proactive approach to school duties.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Deliver lessons in line with age and ability to facilitate progression.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Promote inclusion and maintain discipline according to school policy.
• Prepare, maintain and use resources for lessons and assist pupils with use.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and attainment.
• Support pastoral needs and participate in school activities and trips.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Pastoral support

Job description

Cover Supervisor

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cover Supervisor to deliver whole-class teaching in the absence of teaching staff. The role involves supervising and supporting pupils’ learning, maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment, and delivering pre-planned lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

You will build positive relationships with students, promote good behaviour in line with school policy, and provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress. The role also includes supporting pastoral needs, managing classroom resources, assisting with assessments and exams, and contributing to school trips and wider school activities.

A flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion are essential.

Term Time Only plus 5 days

Purpose of the Post:

To provide cover for absent teachers and deliver whole class teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cover lessons in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• In accordance with set cover work, deliver lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Ensure that teaching is broad, balanced, relevant, motivational and appropriately differentiated in order to maximise the academic potential of all students.
• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Ensure that the resources required to effectively deliver the covered lessons are available.
• In liaison with the teacher, use strategies to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the trust.
• Ensure that homework is set, where appropriate, and monitored.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure classrooms are left tidy and ready for the next lesson.
• Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher / subject leader.
• Monitor pupil responses to learning activities and accurately record pupil achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers/whole school staff that progresses learning and assist the teacher to devise suitable learning targets for the pupils.
• Have the responsibility of maintaining records in an agreed format with the teacher/SENCO, contributing to the reviews of systems/records as necessary.
• Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work and accurately recording achievement/progress.
• Supervise students on visits, trips and out of school activities.
• Maintain records as requested by the subject leader.
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
• Attend meetings / training and carry out specified administrative tasks and duties.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
• Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Support curriculum coordinators in the development and maintenance of resources.
• Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the trust
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Leadership Team and Headteacher.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise

Keep professional knowledge up to date by attending briefings, undertaking training and keeping abreast of DfE requirements, legislation and procedures

Supporting Documents

• Person Specification & Job Description
• Recruitment Pack