Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school in Stockton is looking for a Cover Supervisor to supervise students during teacher absences and assist with classroom preparation. Ideal for someone considering a teaching career, the role offers the chance for teacher training support. A competitive salary, pension benefits, and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pay progression

Fantastic pension and additional benefits

Flexible family friendly policies

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme

Guaranteed CPD every week

Qualifications

• Possess good communication and listening skills.
• Ensure respect and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate skills and determination to support students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during short term teacher absences.
• Assist in preparing learning environment and materials.
• Organize daily cover rota for absent staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Effective behavior management

Ability to motivate and challenge students

Job description

Overview

Location: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus 5 Days

Salary (Actual): £20,545 - £21,498

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is a community school in the heart of Stockton. It is part of OGAT, a Multi Academy Trust in the north of England – and we are looking for an outstanding candidate to help us when staff are not available.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences and assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials required. You will cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher, set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate may also be responsible for organising the daily cover rota for absent staff and contacting teaching supply agencies to arrange supply staff. In periods where cover is not required you will support in the classroom as directed.

The post would ideally suit an individual considering a teaching career, we can offer support with teacher training through our dedicated training provider.

You must possess good communication and listening skills and ensure that respect and confidentiality is maintained at all times. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or arrange a visit, please contact: Abbey Davies, HR Assistant via [e-mail]

Application notes

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

Safeguarding notice

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.