6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.1 hours per week between 08:35-15:30 Mon-Fri, term-time 39 weeks per year (this includes 5 INSET/training days) (Please note, applications from candidates wanting a more flexible working pattern will be considered. Please contact the school if you wish to discuss flexible/part-time working in this role).

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,910 Pro-Rated Actual Salary: £16,871 - Pay Award Pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

To start as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who can oversee classes when teachers are absent, ensuring that learning in the classroom is maximised. The position would be suitable for a qualified teacher or an individual who is aspiring to enter the teaching profession, who is looking to develop further in an outstanding and highly supportive school. The successful candidate will facilitate the planned lessons and work with Heads of Department to modify the work set where necessary, ensuring that positive behaviour is maintained in the classroom. In addition to supervising students, the successful candidate will support teachers and subject areas by carrying out administrative duties, such as photocopying, producing resources, communicating with parents and maintaining student information databases. Training will be given in the school’s specific IT software, but the successful candidate will need to be able to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint confidently, competently and accurately.

What the school offers its staff

The King's School is an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.

All King’s School support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefit scheme, under which the school contributes 19.6% of an individual’s salary.

Flexible working opportunities

Please note, applications from candidates wanting a more flexible working pattern will be considered. Please contact the school if you wish to discuss flexible/part-time working in this role.

Further details about the role

Please contact Mrs. Pocock at recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 9am on Monday 11th November 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 18th November 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk

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About The King's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1109 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01404 812982

Academy - Comprehensive 11-18 school

Arranging a visit to The King's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk.

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