Cover Supervisor

United Learning; Poole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Poole is seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide classroom supervision and support learning experiences for students. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and possess a commitment to contributing to school life. This is a part-time position offering a salary of £19,950 per annum, requiring 34 hours of work per week during term time only.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing classroom supervision.
• Flexibility and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to maintain high expectations of behavior and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover supervision in various lessons.
• Support high-quality learning experiences.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Ensure clear learning objectives for students.
• Make learning a positive experience.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skilled influencer

Highly organised

Team working skills

Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office

Confidence to engage in school life

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent literacy skills

Tools

Schools Management Information System

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Welcome to The Cornerstone Academy, a small, friendly secondary school that believes that high quality education lies at the heart of its community. Students at the academy enjoy coming to school and want to do well. This ethos has been accomplished through a shared belief, by both staff and students, in high expectations, positive relationships, and enthusiasm in teaching and learning. Here at The Cornerstone Academy, we believe that all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. Through constant support and challenge, we achieve this aim. People often say, after their first visit, how distinctive the academy is, how pioneering we are and yet also how our care and compassion clearly permeates through everything we do. Imagine then, how transformative that environment is for the children who study and grow into adults here. This is an exciting time to join The Cornerstone Academy. You will have the opportunity to work with a staff team that is supportive, professional, and dedicated to providing the best for our students. The academy is expanding in student numbers, and this has led to increased opportunities for staff and students. If you share our ambition of providing the very best teaching and learning and you are seeking an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this role. The Cornerstone Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job details

Salary £25,500 FTE, £19,950 actual per annum

Contractual hours 34

Basis Part Time

Region Poole

Job category / type Support Staff

Date posted 20/03/2024

Job reference REQ000980

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor.

The role

• Provide cover supervision in a variety of lessons on a daily basis with work that has been set by the teacher
• Support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all students and maintain an orderly classroom environment
• Ensure that students are aware of learning objectives at the start of the lesson
• Have high expectations of learning & behavior at all times, in and out of lessons
• Seek to make learning a positive experience for all students

About You

• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highly organised and a skilled influencer
• Be flexible and have excellent proven team working skills
• Be committed to your own CPD
• Have excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office
• Experience of a schools Management Information System would be a distinct advantage
• Have confidence to fully engage in being part of the school team that’s makes a difference to our student outcomes and a willingness to contribute to school life outside the classroom
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills (see person specification)

34 hours per week (approx. 8.15-4.15 Monday – Thursday and Friday 8.15- 3.15)

Term Time Only – 38 school weeks plus training days

Interviews week commencing 29 April 2024