Cover Supervisor

Roundwood Park School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff children priority

CPD programme

Care ethos

Flu vaccination

Job summary

Roundwood Park School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive Cover Team. You will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher and ensure the work set is completed to a good standard while upholding our Behaviour for Learning policy.

The successful applicant will be confident with strong interpersonal skills and empathy with young people; we provide extensive training under the supervision of our Lead Cover Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and empathy with young people are essential.
• Experience in roles with young people is advantageous.
• Extensive training will be provided under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Ensure work set is completed to a good standard.
• Uphold Behaviour for Learning policy and maintain order.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy with young people

Confidence

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Three days per week (Weds-Fri); 6.5 hours per day (8.20 am to 3.20 pm, with 30 minutes’ break)

Term-time (38 weeks) plus two training days

Pay Scale: H5 (Points 9-14)

Actual paid salary based on four days per week, term-time: £12,444-£13,460

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our well-established Cover Team. You will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that the work set is completed to a good standard and that behaviour is in line with our Behaviour for Learning policy. We are a friendly team in a supportive and successful school where support staff are highly valued. Personal development for all staff is given high priority.

The successful applicant will be confident and supportive with good interpersonal skills, and have an empathy with young people; previous experience in a role working with young people will be a considerable advantage. Nonetheless, extensive training will be provided under the supervision of our Lead Cover Supervisors.

Amongst the benefits of working at Roundwood Park are:

• Priority for children of staff in our Admissions Policy
• Comprehensive staff CPD programme
• An ethos of care and kindness at the centre of everything that we do
• Flu vaccinations, eye care scheme, cycle-to-work scheme etc

For more see the Working at RPS page on our website

Our OFSTED grading has been confirmed as Outstanding (November 2023) and the inspection team have written that:

‘Staff say that they are very well supported. Staff feel valued. They have high praise for how leaders look after the staff’s well-being and their workload.’

‘A school of exceptional quality.’

‘Pupils meet leaders’ exceptionally high expectations for their work, personal development and behaviour.’

You can find out more about us from our website or from our various very lively social media pages.

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