Cover Supervisor

The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October / November 2023

• Closing date

  1 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,733 - £25,404 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a Cover Supervisor to join The Victory Academy to supervise whole classes undertaking pre-prepared activities provided by a teacher during the short-term absence of a classroom teacher. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and inspire students with a creative approach to problem solving. They will have the ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations. Together with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, they will apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

Other responsibilities include assisting in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct within the Academy and to provide support for colleagues through the enactment of Academy policy and procedure. Supporting colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy both within classrooms and in other defined learning environments.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Free parking in our staff car park
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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About The Victory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Victory Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Kealy.Davidson@victoryacademy.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-victory-academy (opens in new tab)

The Victory Academy is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are a mixed Comprehensive School for students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. Victory is a school for the local community, and we seek opportunities for students to develop as local citizens and serve and support our surrounding charities, industries and families. “The behaviour of pupils is good….Pupils are polite and show consideration for others” “Staff feel well supported…” Ofsted 2017 We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. One of our many strengths is having a strong programme of arts education, including a Platinum Artsmark award which is held by less than 1% of schools in England. We are focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will achieve their academic potential regardless of their starting points, and be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy.

Arranging a visit to The Victory Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Kealy.Davidson@victoryacademy.tsat.uk.

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