Cover Supervisor

Qegs Mat; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Chellaston Academy is looking for a motivated and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their Learning Support department. The role involves supervising classes, implementing behavior management strategies, and ensuring a positive learning experience for students. The successful candidate will help maintain continuity in learning while the class teacher is absent and support various administrative tasks within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Automatic Pay Review program

Continual access to CPD opportunities

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in education and supporting children in a classroom environment.
• Experience working with children aged 11-16.
• Knowledge of SEND/ strategies for working with ASD students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons in the absence of a class teacher, maintaining student learning.
• Promote positive classroom behavior and manage student interaction.
• Provide administrative support to departments and assist in examinations.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent

Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Chellaston Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust's values are for students to 'Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed'. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

Cover Supervisor

Ref: SCH-QM-0193 7 day(s) remaining Establishment: Chellaston Academy Location: Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5UB Salary: Scale 5 - £28,034 - £30,383 FTE (£24,215 - £26,244 Pro-rata) Department: Learning Support Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:11/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: w/c 16th June 2025 Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 - 17

The Role

Core Purpose:

• Supervise a prepared lesson in the absence of a class teacher ensuring that in doing so the students learning and progress is continued and maintained;
• Provide clerical and administrative support to departments;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In the absence of a teacher, provide leadership and supervision of and be solely responsible for a class of students during lesson time;
• Promote positive behaviour for learning of students to maintain a calm working environment, including implementation of the school’s policy; rewarding students where appropriate.
• Report back, as appropriate, on the behaviour of students during lesson time and on any arising issues, or rewards to the Curriculum Leader.
• Provide classroom management to classes in the absence of a teacher (for up to a maximum of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher, including the first 3 days of absence).
• Establish positive relationships and communicate with other relevant professionals, in liaison with the class teacher, to support student learning and progress.
• Communicate the work set by the class teacher to the students and ensure that students are aware of the teacher’s expectations during the course of the lesson with regard to learning and progress – including the homework set and any other extension/enrichment tasks.
• Motivate students to complete tasks set by the class teacher and encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others to ensure that students are engaged on the set task.
• Respond to any questions from students about process and procedures.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the class teacher as appropriate.
• Contribute to the administration and delivery of examination assessments
• Invigilate examinations and be available for duties at break and lunch.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits.
• Collate a bank of supervision work for subjects at KS3 and KS4 in liaison with the relevant Curriculum Leader.Cover and supervision work should be set by the Department.
• Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of the school’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate school based meetings and training activities.
• Support a department with administration duties, e.g. displays etc, when not required for cover during the working day.
• Contribute to departmental improvements when it is appropriate
• Support “day to day” supply staff in locating work and help to orient.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family friendly policies
• Access to Flu Vaccines
• Opportunity to work flexibly
• Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefits package with Vivup

Benefits

OtherBlue Light Card Access to lots of discounts for just £5 every two years Discount for Teachers Exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for Teachers & Education Staff. For teaching assistants, headteachers, administrators, and everyone in between. Employee Benefits with Vivup Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials

Qualifications

Qualification Title GradeGCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent Essential Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience Desirable First Aid Qualification Desirable

Skills

ExperienceSome experience of working in education and supporting children in a classroom environment; Experience of both KS3 & KS4 settings DesirableRelevant SkillsAbility to consistently and effectively implement whole school behaviour management policy Essential Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, child protection, health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, etc. Essential Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team. Essential Ability to offer constructive feedback to students to reinforce self-esteem. Essential Ability to monitor the students’ response to the learning activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Essential Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs, encouraging the students to stay on task. Essential Knowledge of the strategies that recognise and reward effort and achievements, as appropriate to the age and development of students. Essential Ability to consistently and effectively implement whole school behaviour management policy Essential Effective organisation and communication skills EssentialRelevant ExperienceExperience working with children aged 11-16 DesirablePersonal AttributesPatience, good sense of humour Flexibility Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters. Essential Ability to demonstrate active listening skills. Essential Ability to establish positive relationships with students and staff. Essential Willingness to take part in further training opportunities Essential Ability to communicate with other professionals and parents DesirableExperience/KnowledgeKnowledge of SEND/ strategies for working with ASD students Desirable A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Essential Awareness and adherence to relevant Health & safety regulations and a commitment to equality of opportunity. Essential Good ICT skills. Essential Knowledge of some areas of the National Curriculum Desirable

Related Documents

Candidate Pack Cover Supervisor - May 25Canddiate Pack Cover Supervisor - May 25.pdf Download Application GuidanceApplication Guidance.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

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