Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor
Harrow
Secondary School
Term times only
£22,000 - £23,000
We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who will take responsibility for delivering cover lessons for absent colleagues. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support students in small groups. This post is ideal for graduates thinking of entering the teaching profession and the school plays a key part in the Schools Direct programme and Teach First.
We offer a highly supportive environment and a comprehensive CPD programme with superb promotion prospects and career development.
Working hours:  Hours of work will be 8:30 – 15:10 with a 30 minute unpaid break each day to be taken at a time agreed by the Line Manager. No holiday to be taken during term time.
 
JOB PURPOSE 
•    Supervise classes in the absence of a teaching member of staff ensuring purposeful learning as per statutory regulations. 
•    Provide support programmes with individuals and small groups of students as part of SEND provision. This will be related to a specialist area eg. a national curriculum subject or related groups of subjects. 
•    Support students in class when not supervising a lesson to aid effective learning. 
•    Develop subject specialism in accordance with school needs, working with both small and larger groups, in order to progress to Teacher training if desired. 
•    Support teaching staff with administration tasks in order to support teaching & learning. REPORTING TO 
•    The post holder will report to relevant member of SLT and Cover & HR Administrator.

KEY DUTIES 
•    Leading whole classes when teachers are absence with work left in accordance with the school policy. 
•    Assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials used therein. 
•    Assist with the management of student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment. 
•    To provide students with clear information and instructions relating to the work to be completed by them. 
•    To understand and implement the school’s Behaviour Policy and support students in complying with that policy. 
•    Responding to students about the work that has been set. 
•    Collecting any work completed after the lesson and returning it to an agreed person/place. 
•    Leaving the room in good order at the end of the lesson. 
•    Supervising entry and departure of students in accordance with school policy. 
•    Recording and reporting attendance at lessons on Edulink in accordance with school policy 
•    Supporting small groups of students identified with SEN, both in and outside the classroom. 
•    Assisting in exam invigilation under the supervision of the examinations officer. 
•    Reporting back as appropriate using the schools’ agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class and any other issue arising. 
•    Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the schools’ policies and procedures.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
•    Degree or equivalent
•    Good Literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths and English or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE
•    Experience/Specialism in a particular National Curriculum subject or EAL
•    Able to work effectively within a team and play a motivating role
•    Ability to cope with periods of pressure, work flexibly and proactively address issues
•    Accept the need for continuing development and training
•    Experience of working with young people within a school or similar establishment

If you are interested in this Cover Supervisor opportunity, interviews are taking place NOW!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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