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Term Time Only Classroom Supervisor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £18,384.65 - £19,994.27 per annum
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 Weeks per year (Term Time)
The Academy is a growing school at the heart of its diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported. They are located in Cambridge and the school opened in 2013.
The Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known and valued, every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner. Their school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes the Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern.
The Role
They have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join their support staff team. There is no requirement to be a qualified teacher, only a passion to support students. Some experience working with young people would be advantageous but not essential.
The successful candidate will be required to supervise classes across the curriculum (KS3 & KS4) following a programme of study during the short-term absence of their class teacher. They will be able to actively engage with the class and follow all classroom procedures and to contribute to raising standards by providing support to departments and the whole academy.
The opportunity
- Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
- Under the direction of the Cover Manager, supervise pupils in class during the absence of their class teacher.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
- Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.
The ideal candidate
- Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of subject background and working within the education sector
- Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
- Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
- Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
To Apply
If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
Closing date for applications: 6th October 2024
Interviews will be held on: W/C 13th October 2024
The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for school based jobs must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions when prompted to do so.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
