Learning Manager (Cover Supervisor)

Coombe House School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe in Pudsey, near Leeds, is seeking a Cover Supervisor (Learning Manager) to support learning when a teacher is absent across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will supervise lessons, prepare resources, support behaviour management, and contribute to strategies for raising achievement. A strong team culture and safeguarding duties, plus coaching group responsibilities, are part of the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential.
• Experience or aptitude in supporting learning and behaviour management would be an advantage.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity in education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students across Key Stages 3 and 4 when a teacher is absent.
• Cover lessons prepared by the teacher and support learning strategies to raise achievement.
• Research, prepare and coordinate resources to support teaching and learning; manage classroom behaviour.
• Assist with break and lunch time supervision; contribute to small coaching groups (1.5 hours weekly).

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a new opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives? Want to work for an academy that has a supportive, fun and friendly culture? We're looking for a cover supervisor to join our team.

As a Cover Supervisor (Learning Manager) you will supervise students across Key Stages 3 and 4 where a teacher is absent. You will cover lessons prepared by the teacher as well as contributing to the development of learning strategies to help raise achievement. You will research, prepare and coordinate resources to support teaching and learning as well as manage behaviour in the classroom. You will also assist with break and lunch time supervision.

All colleagues, teaching and support, are responsible for a small coaching group of students which they meet with for 1.5 hours over a week. Full training is offered and you will be buddied up with a teaching member of staff. This adds a very rewarding element to the role.

At the top of your game, you’ll have great behaviours, strong organisational skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, and be able to work constructively as part of a team. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and demonstrate ambition and integrity.

In return you’ll be joining a great team, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection report, where we have been judged to be Good with Outstanding features. Ofsted commented “Many staff are proud members of what they describe as the ‘Priesthorpe family’”. In addition to this, the first line of the report captures what really matters to us; “Pupils at Coop Academy Priesthorpe are proud to be members of an inclusive community”.

Why us?

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe really is a special place to work with a friendly and supportive culture. The academy is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

Our Values

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

Benefits

Benefits include:

And More!

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Equal Opportunity

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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