Cover Supervisor

Swale Academies Trust; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme – with

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff training & development

On-site Parking

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, positive individual to join our student support team. The successful candidate will supervise classes in the absence of the subject teacher, requiring strong classroom management and clear guidance to students.

This non-teaching role offers autonomy, a chance to gain experience before progressing in teaching, and a supportive environment that values staff development and progression.

Qualifications

• Relishes the challenge of working with young people.
• Has an NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment.
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Demonstrate classroom management and give clear instructions to students.
• Adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine.

Skills

Classroom management

Confident personality

Communication skills

Relating to young people

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded student support team within the school.

The successful candidate will provide supervision of classes in the absence of the subject teacher. The job is not a teaching role but will require good classroom management skills as well as a confident personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine.

This job allows for a large amount of autonomy in the classroom and would suit a person looking for an exciting and rewarding job, possibly before embarking further in a career in teaching.

We are look for someone who:

• Relishes the challenge of working with young people.
• Has a good standard of basic education. Has an NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment.
• The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

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Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.