Cover Supervisor

Humberston Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Humberston Academy in Grimsby seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to oversee classes in the absence of a teacher. You will follow defined work, supervise students, and ensure clear instructions are applied across lessons.

You will collaborate with Subject Leaders and SENCO, support individual students, and contribute to learning outcomes and behaviour management in line with school policy.

Qualifications

• Commitment to and/or experience of working with children and young people
• Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour
• Ability to show awareness to when it is appropriate to consult teachers about a child’s behaviour or learning
• Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in a school context
• Aware of Health and Safety and safeguarding issues
• Excellent verbal and written inter-personal skills at all levels

Responsibilities

• supervise students in their work during the absence of their teacher
• liaise with Subject Leaders and other teaching staff within the team in which there is an absence where possible, to ensure that instructions are clarified
• liaise with the assistant SENCO regarding individual students being supported in any class being covered
• administer clear instructions to the class, based on the detailed work set and actively supervise students as they carry out work
• contribute to the evaluation of work set for cover lessons
• provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to Academy review and development planning
• contribute to behaviour management within the Academy in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy
• promote a pride in Humberston Academy and its particular ethos

Skills

Motivate and encourage children

Excellent interpersonal skills

ICT proficiency

Job description

Our cover team is the one of the key elements that enables our students to have a well-rounded approach and positive attitude to prepare them for the world of work. This has led to Humberston Academy achieving an ‘Outstanding’ status.

The successful applicant will be part of a team that has a offers classroom support as well as always approaching any task with a positive and hardworking ethos. Our cover team go above and beyond to support students school learning.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• supervise students in their work during the absence of their teacher
• liaise with Subject Leaders and other teaching staff within the team in which there is an absence where possible, to ensure that instructions are clarified
• liaise with the assistant SENCO regarding individual students being supported in any class being covered
• administer clear instructions to the class, based on the detailed work set and actively supervise students as they carry out work
• contribute to the evaluation of work set for cover lessons
• provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to Academy review and development planning
• contribute to behaviour management within the Academy in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy
• promote a pride in Humberston Academy and its particular ethos

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. Ofsted graded the school outstanding in ‘behaviour and attitudes’ and ‘personal development’. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching, as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and intend to be re-accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 11 : £29,071pa FTE (£22,429.70pa pro rata)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Commitment to and or experience of working with children and young people

Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour

Ability to show awareness to when it is appropriate to consult teachers about a child’s behaviour or learning

Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in a school context

Aware of Health and Safety and safeguarding issues

Excellent verbal and written inter-personal skills at all levels

Ability to write brief reports and keep records

An accomplished user of ICT

Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills

An ability to share skills to other members of the team

High levels of discretion and integrity

Approachable and Composed

Comfortable around and able to form good relationships with staff, students and parents.

To be a positive role model to our pupils.

Be flexible and resilient in response to a changing educational environment.

Ability to be empathetic towards parents and students

Able to be firm when required and consistent

Committed to own professional development and that of others

Highly motivated and hard working

Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of a school providing a specialist school education and committed to ensuring access to the curriculum for all children

A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.

Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.

Aware that the Trust will take all steps to prevent those who pose a risk of harm from working with children. Recruitment procedures ensure rigour in identifying and rejecting people who might abuse children.

Aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.