Cover Supervisor

The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 November 2024

• Closing date

  10 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term Time Only Part time - 12 Hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: TPLTSS5 £7,687 - £8,477 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a school environment as part of their career development. This role would be ideal for an organised, flexible and resilient person who can adapt quickly, challenge and support learners of all ages in a range of skills and be able to adapt to and deliver the plans from a wide range of teachers.

The successful candidate will do their all to ensure learners of all abilities make progress in all lessons, enjoy their learning and feel happy and safe. They will encourage all pupils to reach the high expectations of our academy.

The successful candidate will have;

• Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C or Numeracy and Literacy.
• Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Further details about the role

As part of this role, you will;

• Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy.
• Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and the work set.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive learning environment.
• Assist with the support and delivery of learning in ‘Return to Learn’ e.g. personal assistance to Teachers, supporting Teachers in the classroom and behaviour intervention work where needed.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Priory 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

Applying for the job

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About The King Alfred School an Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The King Alfred School an Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-alfred-school-an-academy (opens in new tab)

The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.

Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy

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