Cover Supervisor
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 April 2025
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time Only Part time - 18 Hours per week (Mon, Tues and Weds)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- TPLTSS5 £11,530 - £12,715 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield -Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
Permanent
Term Time Only
Part time - 18 Hours per week (Mon, Tues and Weds)
TPLTSS5 £11,530 - £12,715 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to support the progress of our pupils here at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge.
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.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- School website
- The King Alfred School an Academy website
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
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
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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