Cover Supervisor
Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG48 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible or to be agreed with the successful applicant
Closing date
2 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,803.00 - £29,777.00 Annually (FTE) OAT Grade 5 Scale 15-19
Cover Supervisor job summary
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only + Training days
Contract term: Fixed Term (12 month contract)
Who We Are:
Brownhills Ormiston Academy (BROA) is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment.
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest non-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England. The successful candidate will be joining an academy chain which believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive.
BROA is a smaller academy, which allows staff to build positive relationships with, and guide and support all our pupils. We are determined that every pupil be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
The successful candidate will align with our three values: Ready (Ready to learn and thrive), Respect (Respect for oneself and others in all we say and do), and Safe (Safe in all our actions for a happy and caring school community). These are firmly embedded within our culture, and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate them daily.
We have a comprehensive professional development calendar and qualification opportunities are offered to all staff at all levels. They are delivered within the academy, via OAT or via accredited external providers.
What we are looking for:
We are looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious, smart and motivated individual to carry out a key position in the academy. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes to cover short term absence of teachers, and to allow teachers to carry out professional duties and training. To give instructions for the lesson as provided by the teacher and keep students on task whilst maintaining good order.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience supporting teaching and learning in schools
- Have GCSE maths, English & science A*-C or equivalent
- Have good literacy and numeracy skills supported by relevant qualifications.
- First aid training will need to be undertaken if an appropriate first aid qualification is not already held
- Have experience of working with young people
- Be able to address the needs of our students by supporting them in overcoming their barriers to learning
- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional wellbeing and empathy for young people, to understand their needs and respond accordingly
- Be rigorous in maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitude and model this
- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence
- Have the ability to use all microsoft office packages to a proficient standard
- Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
What we offer:
- Access to the Vivup employee benefits portal with discounts on supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, etc.
- OAT Car Scheme
- Access to our Employee Counselling helpline – free and confidential
- Supportive working environment where all staff are valued
- An academy that is fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or starting point
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
- The academy is willing to support the progress of the successful candidate to pursue a teacher training programme at some point in the future.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Local Pension Scheme
- Excellent facilities
The closing date for this post is Monday 2 September 2024
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Interested parties are warmly invited to submit an OAT Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. More information about Brownhills Ormiston Academy can be found on our website: Brownhills Ormiston Academy
This post is advertised in accordance with OAT recruitment and selection policy.
Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The Academy is also committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.
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About Brownhills Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy website (opens in new tab)
Brownhills School is a small, traditional school with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our last Ofsted in 2017 graded the school good with a range of Outstanding features.
We are part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest non-for-profit multi academy trusts in England. Our aim is to provide local children with a great education.
We are an academy chain who believes passionately that every child should be given a chance to thrive. Brownhills OA is determined that every pupil that it serves will be given the opportunity to realise their dreams and aspirations regardless of their background.
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