College Cover Supervisor

Vacancy: College Cover Supervisor

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £18,507 per annum

Hours of work: 08:30-15:20 Monday to Friday during term time

Key Responsibilities:

• To work under the guidance of the Absence Manager within an agreed system of supervision to supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers;
• To respond to questions and generally assist students in undertaking set activities;
• To undertake administrative and technician duties under the direction of the College Manager/Absence Manager when not required to carry out study supervision.

Specific Responsibilities:

• At the start of each day liaise with the Absence Manager with regards to which lessons you are timetabled to cover
• Attend whole staff briefing on Monday and Thursday from 8:40 am to 8.50 am.
• Arrive promptly to cover lessons and ensure orderly entry to the room.
• Check attendance by taking the register and keep Head of Subject informed of concerns.
• Access the Cover Team to deliver the cover work as set by the absent teacher.
• Arrange the distribution of resources as required.
• Draw on the expertise of other adults in the classroom where appropriate e.g. Teaching Assistants, Trainee Teachers.
• Keep students on task.
• Show interest in work and answer any queries where possible. Use praise to help motivation.
• Deal with any serious behaviour problems in line with College sanctions and report back using the College’s referral procedures.
• Be prepared to improvise if required adjusting lessons/work plan as appropriate - seek help from subject staff if necessary.
• Follow end of lesson requirements including any homework instructions.
• Ensure that the room is tidy and dismiss in orderly fashion at the correct time.
• Leave attendance register for absent member of staff and a brief written report of progress made by students and any problems experienced during the lesson.
• You will not be asked to cover PE lessons on Health and Safety Grounds, without prior agreement.

Additional duties:

• Carry out the subsidiary tasks/roles agreed with the Deputy Principal/College Manager/Absence Manager.
• Assist with examination invigilation and tutor registration as required.
• Take responsibility for one’s own safe practice and safeguard the welfare of all students in your care.
• Be responsible for adhering to the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.