Cover Supervisor

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Worksop seeks a motivated Cover Supervisor to supervise students during teacher absences. The role requires managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment. Ideal for those considering a teaching career, candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to create a respectful classroom atmosphere. This position comes with various benefits, including a defined Local Government Pension Scheme and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Defined Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible family-friendly policies

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced occupational benefits

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Integrity, imagination, and energy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during teacher absences and manage behaviour.
• Organise daily cover rota for absent staff.
• Support in the classroom as directed when cover is not required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Listening skills

Classroom management

Job description

Overview

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 will 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, but applications are welcome from any candidate with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. 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. The academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, and we intend that every member of staff receives CPD appropriate to the role.

Benefits and terms

• Starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience.
• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites

Commitment to safeguarding 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. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.