Cover Supervisor - Penglais Comprehensive School

Educators Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for a dynamic Cover Supervisor to join their team at Ysgol Penglais School. This role is perfect for an individual who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys multitasking. You will be responsible for supervising classes when teachers are absent, ensuring that students receive high-quality education. Additionally, you will provide essential administrative support, contributing to the school's mission of fostering student success and aspirations. If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in education or a related field is essential.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lessons in the absence of staff.
• Provide administrative support to Faculty Leaders.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Administrative Support

Education

Teaching Qualification

Relevant Experience in Education

Job description

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Cover Supervisor - Penglais Comprehensive School

Salary: 25,584 - 26,835 *

About the role
We seek to appoint a Cover Supervisor who will be responsible for providing high quality supervision for students during lessons when a member of staff is absent. In addition, you will provide administrative support to Faculty Leaders.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic and very busy environment, when 'thinking on your feet' is often required using their own initiative whilst working alongside staff and students to ensure that all lessons are of a high standard. This is a role that would suit a flexible individual who enjoys a very hands-on and multi-tasking approach to the working day.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer:

• a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
• located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range.

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811 or email [e-mail]

Interviews will be held: W/c 02/12/2024

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.