Cover Supervisor

United Learning; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education seeks a Cover Supervisor to support student learning at Hartshill Academy. This full-time role includes supervising classes during teacher absences, assisting students with individual needs, and promoting positive behavior. Ideal candidates should be passionate about education and able to foster an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising classes and supporting students.
• Ability to manage student behavior and promote engagement.
• Experience working with children, especially with SEN needs valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring student engagement.
• Manage student behavior and support problem-solving.
• Act as a mentor for student well-being and participation.

Skills

Student supervision

Support for SEN students

Classroom management

Problem-solving support

Job description

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Cover Supervisor

Hartshill Academy, 26/04/2024

Hartshill Academy is a 11-16 comprehensive school on the edge of Nuneaton in North Warwickshire. It has a strong sense of community among staff and the local community. The academy upholds high expectations, practicing kindness and gratitude daily. Our HART values—Heart, Ambition, Respect, and Tenacity—are central to our ethos. We reflect on these values regularly to foster continuous development. Our goal is to continually improve, aiming for excellence in all we do. We believe that daily habits shape character, which defines who we are.

Hartshill Academy is part of United Learning, a large group of schools dedicated to providing transformative education across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. All positions require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; shortlisted candidates will also undergo an online check.

Job details

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 (£20,709 - £22,435 pro rata/actual salary)

Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Region: Nuneaton

Category: Support Staff

Date posted: 01/04/2024

Reference: REQ001148

Job description

Job Purpose:

Supervise classes to cover for teacher absence and support student activities and clubs.

Main duties:

1. Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring all students are engaged with set work and supported in problem-solving and understanding.
2. Distribute work set by absent teachers and provide explanations as needed.
3. Model solutions and answers when appropriate.
4. Manage student behaviour according to school guidelines, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
5. Praise students for effort and achievement, following the academy’s reward system.
6. Support and implement the academy’s behaviour and discipline policies both in class and across the school.
7. Act as a tutor group mentor: register students, accompany them to assemblies, lead mentor activities, and promote student well-being and participation.
8. Assist the SEN team with class delivery and individual support for students with additional needs.
9. Provide individual or small group learning support as directed, helping students to problem-solve and succeed.
10. Prioritize safety for students and staff at all times.