Cover Supervisor
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Cover Supervisor to assist the cover team and support our young people.Your main responsibility will be to provide cover for classes, supervising and delivering pre-prepared learning activities and cover whole classes in the absence of the teacher.You will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a desire to promote and develop children's learning and confidence.
This is a very rewarding role where you will be able to develop strong working relationships with children.Graduates who have an interest in pursuing a future career in teaching or individuals who have previous experience of working with children will be particularly suited to this role.
Main duties and responsibilities- To proactively support the learning of students in class by explaining, reading, clarifying work and encouraging successful completion of tasks
- To ensure students are actively engaged and learning in cover lessons
- To assist in College attendance record keeping by taking class registers
- To ensure the security of classroom equipment and resources including ICT
- To provide feedback to the appropriate teacher regarding the learning activities, conduct and response of the class
- To carry out any administration relating to the lesson
- Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers within the College
- To promote positive behaviour and relationships, using effective strategies in a timely manner in accordance with College policies
- Follow instructions for the lesson with regard to the conduct and content of the lesson, ensuring that the primary focus is on maintaining good order and keeping students on task
- Support students by providing a supportive but well-disciplined environment which complies with the College’s policies and procedures
- Be aware of any special needs of students within the class and respond accordingly
- When not required to undertake any responsibility falling within the above, Cover Supervisors may be directed to provide additional support in the school, in accordance with the duties of other similarly or lower graded jobs for which they are suitably skilled/ qualified.
- To participate in a programme of staff development
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning 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 teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.