PRIMARY SCHOOL COVER SUPERVISOR

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to provide classroom support and cover in the absence of the teacher. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a primary school and possess strong adaptability and organizational skills. The role offers excellent CPD opportunities and a committed team environment, aiming to ensure every child's potential is realized.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a primary school setting.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Experience in supporting teachers and covering classes.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher during lessons.
• Cover lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Manage behavior to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Deal with immediate problems in accordance with school policy.

Skills

Adaptability

Confidence

Organization

Motivation

Patience

Creativity

Sense of humor

Job description

Overview

Enthusiastic cover supervisor to provide classroom support and cover as required. Working hours are 8.50-12 and 1.30-3.45, 39 weeks per year (term time only). Paid at Grade 7. Optional additional 5 hours dining supervisor paid at grade 4.

Role

We are looking to appoint 2 Cover Supervisors for our school. You could be an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for a new challenge or an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to step up into this new role. As long as you are enthusiastic, innovative and passionate about working in a school environment, we would love you to join our highly successful team of supportive and good-humoured staff, whose shared purpose is to inspire and challenge all pupils at The Pastures Primary School. This role requires at least 3 years experience in a primary school setting, working within a classroom.

Why choose us

The Pastures is an excellent school with lovely children and friendly, talented and extremely hard-working staff who are fully committed to helping our children achieve their aspirations. Both teaching and support staff are valued equally for the contribution they make to the success of the school and much value is placed on the well-being of everyone within the school environment. At The Pastures we strive to ensure that each individual can achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, physical and moral development.

What we offer

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

Job requirements

• Supporting the class teacher during lessons
• Covering lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Managing the behaviour of pupils to ensure a positive learning environment
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with school policy and procedure

The right candidate will be

• Highly adaptable
• Confident, organised and motivated
• Patient, flexible and creative with a good sense of humour
• Committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

Please call or email if you have questions about the post. Visits to the school are welcome but not part of the selection process. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

All adults employed by The Pastures Primary School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Safeguarding and equality

Safeguarding Statement: The Pastures Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. An online search will be carried out for all applicants prior to interview. Any successful candidates who have lived abroad will require an overseas police check. These must be sought for each country the candidate has lived in for “longer than a holiday” aged 16+ in the past 5 years. The onus is on the candidate to get the overseas police check from the individual embassy. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.