Cover Supervisor
The Holmesdale School, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HSThis job expired on 11 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,462 - £27,010 FTE (£20,511 - £21,758 Pro Rata)
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT C)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cover Supervisors oversee work that has been set in accordance with school policy and are expected to manage the behaviour of students throughout the lesson. If you have experience with working with children and are confident in managing and maintaining a focused environment, you will excel in working as part of this team. This job allows for a large amount of autonomy in the classroom and would suit a person looking for an exciting and rewarding job, possibly before embarking further in a career in teaching.
The successful candidate would need:
- A good standard of basic education;
- An NVQ level 2 in relevant qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent experience;
- Previous experience of working with young people in a similar environment;
- The ability to take charge of a classroom and give clear instructions and guidance to students.
Experience of supervising group work and supporting students with special needs will be an advantage but not essential.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please visithttps://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/for more about our school.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Further information about the job
If you are interested in this post, please contact Louise Bates, Office Manager to the Headteacher atlouise.bates@swale.ator 01634 240416.
Applications should be made viaKent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form tolouise.bates@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
Interview Dates: ASAP
Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
The Holmesdale School may complete an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holmesdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Holmesdale School website
- Email address
- louise.bates@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01634 240416
The Holmesdale School is a well-established 11-18 co-educational school, in the heart of the Medway Valley. The school was rebuilt in 2007. This provides our community with modern, exceptionally well-resourced facilities; yet the school ethos is founded on traditional values.
The School provides a safe learning environment where students can access a high quality curriculum through the Holmesdale home style of learning which ensure that students are independent, resilient and suitably equipped for life-long learning. This is achieved through celebrating personal excellence on each individuals; learning journey.
The development and well-being of each individual child is at the heart of our moral purpose. These values are embedded through our moral code; honesty, kindness, courage and diligence.
Our school motto is Dedicated to community, committed to equality, striving for excellence and we embrace the ECCO Values of Engagement, Character, Community and Ownership. At The Holmesdale School we unlock potential and transform lives through exceptional education.
We achieve this through;
• Excellent Teaching
• State of the art facilities and an excellent climate for learning
• Supporting students to be the best they can be
• Being big enough for choice, small enough to care.
Holmesdale has a friendly and supportive, but disciplined, environment and provides extensive learning opportunities which unlock student’s self-belief and aspiration.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.
Arranging a visit to The Holmesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.bates@swale.at.
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