Cover Supervisor - King Edward VI School Lichfield

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI School, Lichfield is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and ensure students stay engaged with the set work while maintaining high standards of behaviour.

The successful candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy, be organised and able to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 6 additional days.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of supporting young people's learning.
• Confident, organised and able to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Ensure students stay engaged with the work set and complete tasks.
• Work with teaching and pastoral staff to support learning, progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

King Edward VI School, Lichfield

Dates: Apply by 9.00am Monday 9 November

Interviews: Thursday 12 November

Salary: Grade 5 – £27,274 -£28,153 per annum – pro rata

Actual starting salary £20,803 per annum.

Contract type: 32.5 hours per week – Term Time + 6 additional days

Contract term: Permanent

Required by: As soon as possible

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. The role will involve supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain engaged in learning and complete work that has been set. The postholder will also be required to work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students' learning, progress and wellbeing across the school.

The successful candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy skills and experience of supporting young people's learning. We are looking for an individual who is confident, organised and able to build positive relationships with students whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct. The post requires someone who can establish productive working relationships with students, act as a positive role model, and promote the inclusion and achievement of all students. An ability to remain calm under pressure, respond sensitively to individual needs and communicate effectively with students, staff and parents is essential.

The hours of work are 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.