Cover Supervisor

Paxman Academy; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Paxman Academy invites applications for a Part-time Cover Supervisor to support learning during teacher absence. You will supervise classes, prepare and communicate cover work, and assist other departments when not covering.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and maintaining a positive learning environment, with full induction provided. This is a term-time plus non-pupil days post within a supportive Trust.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to young people’s welfare and education.
• Ability to establish rapport with children and maintain high standards of conduct.
• Experience with school policies on inclusion and safeguarding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence.
• Collate and organise cover work for teaching staff.
• Ensure external cover teachers understand the allocated cover work and information.
• Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities.
• Model high standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Promote inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils in the classroom.
• Keep pupils on task and respond to general queries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Organisation

ICT for learning

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Experience in school environment

Job description

Join a Team That is Committed to ‘Building Brighter Futures’ at Paxman Academy

Are you a collaborative professional who thrives in a supportive community? Ready to help students fulfil their full potential?

At Paxman Academy, we're dedicated to creating an ordered, stimulating learning environment where every student is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their best.

We're searching for an exceptional Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will be able to give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher, keep good order in the classroom and respond to general queries. When no cover is required, you will support other departments.

You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to young people, their welfare and education. You will also need to act as a role model with high expectations of conduct and behaviour.

The post does not require Qualified Teacher Status, although applicants with this are welcome. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage although full training and induction will be provided.

• Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: Part time - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil/INSET days).
• Working pattern: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 3:30pm Friday

A Day in the Life:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Collation and organisation of cover work for teaching staff.
• Ensuring external cover teachers understand cover work and are given all relevant information.
• Supervision of pupils engaged in learning activities.
• Acting as a role model and setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Keeping pupils on task and responding to general queries.

What We're Looking For:

• GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent in English and Maths
• Recent knowledge of working within a school environment
• Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children
• Experience of working with school policies in relation to inclusion, safeguarding and physical contact with students
• Good working knowledge of ICT to support learning and performance of own role
• Ability to demonstrate that you encourage the inclusion of pupils with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in a mainstream setting
• Ability to demonstrate effective implementation of the school’s behaviour management policy
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.