Cover Supervisor

Abraham Moss Community School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Automatic enrolment into Teachers/ LGP

Continuous Service

Discounts at retailers

Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free school club places

Job summary

Abraham Moss Community School in Manchester is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons across Years 7 to 11 during teacher absences. You will support pupil learning and maintain a positive, orderly environment to maximise progress.

The role requires effective classroom management, familiarity with the National Curriculum, and commitment to safeguarding. A GCSE in Maths and English and a degree are expected; teaching qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Qualified Teacher Status desirable
• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject essential
• Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard essential

Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Cover Supervisor Manager to ensure all classes have appropriate daily cover
• To ensure the school's teaching and learning and lesson protocols are followed in all cover lessons and that pupils settle quickly in their learning activities
• To ensure pupils follow set activities and lesson plans provided, and are given appropriate support and guidance to move them on in their learning
• To manage the behaviour of pupils in lessons and report any behaviour issues following the school's procedure

Skills

Classroom management

Pupil engagement

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4-9)

Degree or equivalent (desirable)

Qualified Teacher Status desirable

Tools

National Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to supervise and lead lessons across different subject areas during the absence of teachers. The role will ensure that progress in pupil learning is maximised during any absence through maintaining an atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive of effective learning. The job will demand flexibility and adaptability to meet the school's needs as required. Teaching will cover Years 7 to 11.

Key responsibilities:

1. To work closely with the Cover Supervisor Manager to ensure all classes have appropriate daily cover
2. To ensure the school's teaching and learning and lesson protocols are followed in all cover lessons and that pupils settle quickly in their learning activities
3. To ensure pupils follow set activities and lesson plans provided, and are given appropriate support and guidance to move them on in their learning
4. To manage the behaviour of pupils in lessons and report any behaviour issues following the school's procedure

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan
• We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
• Pension and Death in Service Benefit
• Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
• Continuous Service
• Recognition of local government continuous service.
• High Street Benefits and Discounts
• Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
• Recognition Awards
• Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Qualified Teacher Status desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject essential

Experience

• Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard essential

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community essential
• Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people essential
• Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.