Casual Cover Supervisor
The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JYDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
1 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time: This is a casual position based on demand. It is an hourly paid, zero hours contract.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11.98 per hour (pro rata to £23,106 for a full time appointment)
Pay scale
- HGS4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Aim of the Role
To supervise whole classes in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that pupils behave well and engage in the learning activity. Cover Supervisors will give instructions for a lesson as provided by a teacher. The postholder will be required to respond to pupils’ general questions and provide feedback to the teacher on broad issues such as behaviour but will not be expected to undertake any planning, preparation, delivery or assessment of pupils’ progress and/or development. Cover Supervisors will be subject to general supervision and will act under the professional guidance of teachers.
Responsibilities
This job description lists in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.
- To provide cover for absent teachers.
- To set homework previously prepared by the teacher.
- To supervise pupils engaged in learning activities to ensure that the learning objectives set by the teachers are achieved.
- To ensure inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom in order to promote equal opportunities.
- To act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct to ensure that good behaviour is maintained.
- To keep appropriate records, as agreed, to enable objective and accurate feedback to the teacher and pupils on the conduct of the lessons.
- To support the use of ICT and other equipment and materials to enable pupils to achieve the learning objectives set by the teacher.
- To register each class using the electronic registration system according to school procedures.
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person in order to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for pupils.
We are seeking to appoint a person who:-
- is enthusiastic, conscientious, discreet and motivated;
- is sensitive to the learning needs of all pupils;
- has a commitment to pastoral care as a positive support for learning;
- is literate, numerate and confident with ICT;
- is willing to embrace new ideas;
- can establish positive professional relationships with staff and pupils;
- can deliver sound classroom management;
- has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- is able to use initiative and work independently and under direction;
- has the ability to work calmly under pressure;
- can adapt quickly and effectively to changing situations;
- can work at all times with complete confidentiality.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive environment, welcoming
colleagues, in-house and off-site training.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kbristow@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Harvey Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1026 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Harvey Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kbristow@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01303 252131
The Harvey Grammar School is a selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.
With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.
Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.
The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.
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