Cover Supervisor
Plympton Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RSThis job expired on 14 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- TSAT Pay Group 3 Pro rata £16,223 - £18,963 for hours and weeks stated (£24,743 - £28,922 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Plympton Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team.
We require a proactive person to cover classes and support students to help with their learning, whilst maintaining our high standards of behaviour. Your main purpose will be to deliver preset work in the absence of the teacher normally responsible for teaching a particular class, by utilising pre-prepared exercises. When no cover duties are required, you will undertake activities to assist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either experienced cover supervisors or for someone looking to gain teaching experience.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and educated to a minimum requirement of Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science
- You will supervise classes for absent staff, delivering their lesson plans
- Provide guidance and support to enable pupils to find answers to questions and tasks set, using knowledge of each pupil’s differing levels of development and ability to ensure progression and continuity.
- Supervise individual or small groups of pupils undertaking teacher–led learning activities by coordinating and explaining basic instructions for the activity, adjusting activities within the scope of the lesson plan and learning outcomes in response to pupils’ learning.
- Assist pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher and or SENCO of progress/problems so that adjustments can be made accordingly.
- Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds
What the school offers its staff
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Vast support
network from senior leaders and other colleagues within the school and our
Trust
- An excellent Local Government pension scheme
- As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
- Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
- A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
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. All posts are 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 recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About Plympton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Plympton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
Arranging a visit to Plympton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk.
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