Cover Supervisor

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Whitby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive, collaborative team

Engagement, dignity and inspiration

Mental health and wellbeing support

CPD and career progression

Job summary

Whitby School in Whitby is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our warm and welcoming community. You will provide cover for short-term absences, delivering tasks to students as set by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation.

You will also supervise pupils, assist in targeted work with small groups, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to supporting students and the education of others.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for short-term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher.
• Manage classroom organisation and encourage positive student behaviour and motivation.
• Supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups, and undertake administrative support.
• Develop positive relationships with students to support achievement.

Skills

Supporting students

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Educational developments

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4)

Childcare qualifications desirable

Job description

Hours/ Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Term time only

Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £13.28 - £13.92 per hour

Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 19th November

Start Date: ASAP

Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!

About Us

Whitby School is a new school; an exciting development for the Whitby community. Our school is a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we nurture aspirations and cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people.

Our four key values - Ambition, Courage, Character, and Endeavour - are the pillars of everything we do. Whitby School is proud to hold the future within its walls. Every lesson, every conversation, every act of kindness helps shape the leaders, thinkers, and citizens of tomorrow.

Our motto, Ad finem terrae - To the ends of the earth - reminds us that the world is wide, full of opportunity, and waiting to be explored. We want our children to aim for exciting, far-reaching goals, knowing that their journey can take them anywhere.

We are looking for colleagues who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.

You can find out further information on our website.

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.

What is a Cover Supervisor? You will provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation, and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation.

As well as covering lessons, you will supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups of students, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school. You will develop positive and motivational relationships with students which support the raising of achievement.

The role is wonderfully varied, you will be able to develop administrative skills as well as educational support skills.

Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to transition from an administration role into a teaching assistant career.

What you will need to succeed:

• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum
• Committed to supporting students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments

Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.

We can offer you

• A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
• A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
• Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting students in their education with individual needs and who wish to work in a setting which offers rewards and challenges, where no two days are the same.

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.