Cover Supervisor

Big Creative Training Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Creative Training Ltd is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time teaching position responsible for arranging lesson cover and supervising classes in the absence of teachers. Candidates should possess a teaching qualification or relevant experience, as well as strong organisational and interpersonal skills. This permanent term-time position offers a competitive salary and requires availability for 28 hours over 4 days a week.

Benefits

Pro rata of 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Participation in further training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant organisational and administrative skills, supported by proficiency with ICT.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including telephone manners.
• Teaching experience in post 16 education.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact regarding arranging cover for lessons when teachers are absent.
• Allocate cover before 9am and communicate arrangements with the team.
• Cover lessons in the absence of the timetabled teacher.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Listening skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

Qualification in teaching/education or relevant experience

Job description

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―Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

―Qualification in teaching/education or relevant experience

―Significant organisational and administrative skills, supported by proficiency with ICT

―Excellent verbal and written skills, including telephone manners, diplomacy and confidentiality

―Excellent interpersonal skills and solution focused approach to professional relationships

―Ability to work in a demanding environment, meeting deadlines by prioritising tasks

―Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity

―Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative

―Flexible, motivated and committed to high standard of working

―Excellent attendance and punctuality

―Resilient, determined to achieve goals and committed to the ethos of the college

―Teaching experience in post 16 education

―Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

―To be the first point of contact regarding arranging cover for lessons when teachers are absent

―To be available at 8am to ensure reported absences are covered

―Allocate cover before 9am, with the following order of priority: Cover Supervisor, Tutor Cover Timetable, Student Services Team, SEN Team

―Communicate the cover arrangements with the wider team and SMT as needed

―Cover lessons in the absence of the timetabled teacher, supervising the delivery the cover work set by the lead tutor

―Oversee the collection of resources needed in order to effectively deliver the covered lessons/sessions

―Work with teachers to clarify teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning the subject, and communicate such information to students.

―Seek guidance from Curriculum Managers and SENco as appropriate on the choice of learning methods to meet the needs of their subject and of different students.

―Ensure opportunities are taken to develop students’ literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, working in collaboration with Vocational and English & Maths departments

―Act consistently within departmental and school wide rewards and sanctions policies.

―Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning during cover lessons.

―Provide cover in support staff areas of the college where required, including

―Reception, Student Services, and the SEN team.

―Foster a climate of positive attitude towards learning.

Salary and Days of Work

―28 hours across 4 days a week for 38 weeks per year (36 weeks term-time and 2 weeks in late Aug)

―Pro rata of 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

―This is a permanent term-time position

―Pro rata of annual salary FTE £28,000-£42,000 (actual salary £18,452-£27,678)

Safeguarding Statement

Big Creative Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Essential Qualifications

―Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

―Qualification in teaching/education or relevant experience

Essential Qualities

―Significant organisational and administrative skills, supported by proficiency with ICT

―Excellent verbal and written skills, including telephone manners, diplomacy and confidentiality

―Excellent interpersonal skills and solution focused approach to professional relationships

―Ability to work in a demanding environment, meeting deadlines by prioritising tasks

―Strong listening skills and the ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity

―Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative

―Flexible, motivated and committed to high standard of working

―Excellent attendance and punctuality

―Resilient, determined to achieve goals and committed to the ethos of the college

―Teaching experience in post 16 education

Desirable Skills

―Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

―To be the first point of contact regarding arranging cover for lessons when teachers are absent

―To be available at 8am to ensure reported absences are covered

―Allocate cover before 9am, with the following order of priority: Cover Supervisor, Tutor Cover Timetable, Student Services Team, SEN Team

―Communicate the cover arrangements with the wider team and SMT as needed

―Cover lessons in the absence of the timetabled teacher, supervising the delivery the cover work set by the lead tutor

―Oversee the collection of resources needed in order to effectively deliver the covered lessons/sessions

―Work with teachers to clarify teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning the subject, and communicate such information to students.

―Seek guidance from Curriculum Managers and SENco as appropriate on the choice of learning methods to meet the needs of their subject and of different students.

―Ensure opportunities are taken to develop students’ literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, working in collaboration with Vocational and English & Maths departments

―Act consistently within departmental and school wide rewards and sanctions policies.

―Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning during cover lessons.

―Provide cover in support staff areas of the college where required, including

―Reception, Student Services, and the SEN team.

―Foster a climate of positive attitude towards learning.

Salary and Days of Work

―28 hours across 4 days a week for 38 weeks per year (36 weeks term-time and 2 weeks in late Aug)

―Pro rata of 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays

―This is a permanent term-time position

―Start date 18 Aug

―Pro rata of annual salary FTE £28,000-£42,000 (actual salary £18,452-£27,678)

Safeguarding Statement

Big Creative Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.