Cover Supervisor
Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
13 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- £13,779 - £15,991 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Paignton Academy wishes to appoint an enthusiastic Pupil Cover Supervisor on a fixed-term contract until August 2025. The ability to teach across a number of curriculum areas would be advantageous.
Our Cover Supervisor will supervise whole classes, undertaking prepared activities provided 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, and will have the ability to work calmly under pressure, adapting quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
Together with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, our cover supervisor 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 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 we can offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email personnel@bayeducationtrust.org
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paignton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1528 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Paignton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- srm@tsatrust.org.uk
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022
Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email srm@tsatrust.org.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay