Cover Supervisor
33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,310.00 - £29,295.00 Annually (FTE) Range 3 depending on experience
Cover Supervisor job summary
The Cover Supervisor will:
Provide cover for classes in the absence of the class teacher
To provide cover for year groups across the school as directed by the SLT
To support pupils and accelerate the progress of their learning through interventions in or out of the classroom environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake the duties as outlined on the Job Description in line with the Person Specification with minimal supervision, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the curriculum and able to work with a degree of independence showing initiative and enthusiasm.
Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake the following duties with minimal supervision, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the curriculum and able to work with a degree of independence showing initiative and enthusiasm.
Values
Be able to demonstrate CHEER: cooperation, honesty, enthusiasm, empathy and respect to all children and adults alike.
Be a good role model
Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism
Assist in implementing school policies and the implementation of the School Development Plan
Support the school to ensure the whole school community is committed to its vision and values, encouraging them to achieve their best and help secure the best outcomes for children and the success of the school.
Lesson Delivery
To deliver lessons according to the agreed planning
To mark / acknowledge work that has been taught
To use the full range of available resources – i.e Clevertouch board
To liaise with other teachers and SLT to ensure consistency
Teaching and learning
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
Be a team member
Attend meetings when required
Please note a degree of flexibility is required as duties may change from time to time
Planning
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and possibly with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Midday and Supervision
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils whilst a lunch and this may include supervising in the lunch hall
Supervise and encourage safe play for all pupils during timed break times
Administer first aid as and when required
Supervise groups of pupils on educational visits or residential trips as and when required
Health and safety
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and provide first aid for them
Report any H & S concerns they see on site
Complete any relevant H & S training
Professional development
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
To use CPOMS to report any concerns they have about children / families in a timely manner
To complete relevant safeguarding training as directed by the DSL team
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Ensure all information relating to school, families and children is treated with care and respect
Consider GDPR guidance at all times
The Cover Supervisor will be required to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the LSA / HLTA will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Hughenden Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Hughenden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
School location
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