Cover Supervisor

Outcomes First Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within a pioneering 4-Day Working Week trial, promoting a healthier work/life balance. As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classes and ensure students remain engaged and focused, providing essential support during teacher absences. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes wellbeing and personal development, contributing to a holistic educational experience for students with complex needs. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing classroom behaviour and delivering lessons.
• Ability to maintain focus and engagement among students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching cover and manage classroom behaviour.
• Ensure students meet lesson objectives and prepare classrooms.

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary: Up to GBP25,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, your main objective is to provide high-quality teaching and learning cover across the school. You will be responsible for leading whole classes, managing challenging behaviours, and ensuring all pupils remain focused and on track to meet their lesson objectives. This role is crucial in maintaining consistency and continuity of education for the pupils, particularly when teachers are absent or engaged in other school activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cover timetabled classes throughout the week and cover general absences.
2. Deliver high-quality lessons and handle challenging behaviour when needed.
3. Ensure all students are focused and meeting lesson objectives.
4. Prepare the classroom for lessons.

Additionally, as a staff member, you would contribute to:

1. The development, organisation, and implementation of the school's policy for pupils' personal and social development, including pastoral care.
2. The effective induction of pupils through baseline assessments.
3. The promotion of good behaviour, discipline, and proper regard for authority among pupils.

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioural challenges.

Our holistic, person-centred approach aims to enable pupils to achieve their best. We offer a comprehensive education, care, and therapy portfolio tailored to individual needs.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, with easy access from Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years, part of Outcomes First Group, leading in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, we are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

We offer an exceptional rewards package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options