Senior Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Cover Manager to oversee the management of absent staff cover, ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations, and support student learning. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths and experience in a school environment, with strong communication and organizational skills. Comprehensive support and benefits are offered, including minimum 35 days of holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension membership

Discount platform access

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Minimum 35 days holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills.
• Experience working within a school environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise cover for absent staff.
• Supervise student learning during cover lessons.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Tools

School Information System

Job description

What skills and experience we\'re looking for

• You will be responsible for managing and organising cover for absent staff both teaching and non-teaching staff.
• You will ensure that cover staff have the necessary pre-employment checks and skills/qualifications in place prior to starting work in the academy.
• You will be responsible for organising and providing induction and support for supply staff both teaching and non-teaching.
• You will implement and produce cover reports and statistics for monitoring purposes when required.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that safeguarding requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to including the completion and recording of necessary checks.
• You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the school diary.
• You will arrange and communicate day-to-day changes in staffing and rooming (e.g., planning for timetable/staffing changes as a result of exams, in-house events, educational visits etc).
• You will buy in additional cover as required.
• You will communicate unplanned absences to learning and faculty leaders/ line managers.
• You will ensure appropriate cover work is available for cover staff in line with academy policy.
• You will use the Trust systems to keep a record of staff absence and provide accurate reports.
• You will work under the guidance of senior teaching staff to provide cover for planned and unplanned absence of teachers within the agreed system of supervision. Supervising students.
• You will supervise student learning by delivering cover work that has been set in accordance with academy policy, following the supportive learning framework.
• You will manage the behaviour of students while they are undertaking their work ensuring a positive and purposeful classroom environment is established.
• You will respond to questions and generally assist students to undertake the set activities within the lesson.
• You will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• You will provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• You will deal with problems or emergencies according to the academy/school policies and procedures.
• You will ensure that all work is collected and returned to the classroom teacher.
• You will provide accurate and effective feedback and reports to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• You will recognise student achievement in accordance with the academy/school rewards policy.
• You will work with and liaise with the Teaching Assistants who may be supporting individuals within the cover lesson.
• You will provide additional support to identified classes during times when cover lessons have not been allocated.
• You will support lunchtime duties and whole academy/school detentions, where required.
• You will undertake the role of form tutor, where required.
• You will contribute to the invigilation of public examinations, where required.
• You will work under the guidance of senior teaching staff to provide cover for planned and unplanned absence of teachers within the agreed system of supervision.
• You will participate in appraisal, training and professional development as required.
• You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
• You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
• You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
• You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
• You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
• You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children\'s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
• You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
• You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
• You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
• You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
• You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
• You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
• You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children\'s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
• You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Essential: GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths (C)
• NVQ Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent practical work experience (A/I/C)
• Communicating and working effectively, confidently, and respectfully with senior colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Working within a school and team environment (A/I/R)
• Working within a partnership context, including co-ordinating collaborative activities and plans (A/I)
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time to ensure that deadlines are met (A/I)
• ICT skills to produce quality reports and documents, and to create and manage simple databases (A/I)
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people (A/I)
• Proven ability to work as part of a team member to achieve goals in effective co-operation (A/I)
• Ability to work independently, with good awareness of when to take initiative and when to check and confirm actions (A/I)
• Ability to be well organised and accurate in all aspects of the role with the ability to prioritise (A/I)
• Ability to work well under pressure and to respect sensitive and confidential information (A/I)
• Ability to form strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, within the academies and in partner organisations, even when working remotely (A/I)
• Diplomacy and discretion and the ability to appropriately manage confidential information (A/I)
• Knowledge of the use of the School Information System (A/I/R)
• Desirable: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status (C)
• The ability to travel independently across the Trust (I)
• Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

• Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
• Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service).

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.