Cover Supervisor - Darton Academy

Darton Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution in Barnsley is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to support pupil learning. The role involves supervising students, assisting with activities, and maintaining classroom standards. Ideal candidates should be ICT literate and able to work collaboratively with teaching staff. This permanent position offers a supportive environment focused on student achievement.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide supervision of pupil learning.
• Skills to respond to questions and assist students in set activities.
• Experience working in a team with teaching staff.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupil learning within the academy.
• Assist students during set activities.
• Support staff and departments as needed.
• Uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom.

Skills

ICT literate

Competent in using various software packages

Ability to assist students

Maintaining classroom behavior

Job description

Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis. As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide supervision of pupil learning within the academy. You will need to respond to questions, generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom.

In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom based staff to provide general support for departments. This is a key role in supporting the day to day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

About the Academy

Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. There is a sense of purpose, and the academy is calm and orderly, with state of the art facilities. We are a close knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and doing our utmost to ensure everyone fulfils their true potential.

We aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment, where everyone values academic achievement and has a positive attitude to learning. As a result of our journey of continuous improvement, our pupils secured an amazing set of exam results in the summer of 2024, with 54% of pupils achieving a grade 5 or higher in maths and English, and 73% achieving a grade 4 or higher.

We strongly encourage our pupils to take part in enrichment activities so they can discover all their strengths and talents, and run over forty clubs, as well as pupil support sessions and interventions. We also regularly organise whole school events and educational visits so that our pupils have a broad experience of learning beyond the classroom.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story. We believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance and achievement and run a number of celebration events throughout the year.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent