Cover Supervisor
Winchcombe School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LBThis job expired on 11 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 33.75 hours per week, term-time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 21 July 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,542-£25,991
Actual salary
- Approx. £18,347 p.a. pro rata
Cover Supervisor job summary
Are you well-organised and calm? Can you settle a class of secondary students and supervise them whilst they complete work set by their absent teacher?
Winchcombe School is looking for a new Cover Supervisor, initially a fixed-term role during the current academic year, but there is the possibility that it may become a permanent position.
Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, the Cover Supervisor is responsible for managing the cover service for absent teachers. They will take calls before the school day and plan for the supervision of absent teachers’ classes. They will be expected to supervise classes and groups of pupils, ensuring that students complete the work set by their teacher in an atmosphere of calm and industry.
Where required, the Cover Supervisor will need to assign classes to colleagues or to employ agency staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills.
The role also includes organisation of homework and exam timetables together with any necessary room re-allocation.
The post is 33.75 hours per week term-time only plus INSETS. Required hours of attendance are 8.25am to 3.15pm plus time for Relief Cover Management. Initially this will be a fixed-term post for one year, although there may be scope for it to continue.
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/social media checks
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work in UK
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.
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About Winchcombe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 476 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Winchcombe School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@winchcombeschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01242 602233
We are a dynamic, reflective and aspirational mixed school of approximately 500 students aged 11-16, located on the outskirts of a historic town near Cheltenham and surrounded by beautiful Cotswold views. The school is currently undergoing a several million-pound refurbishment, with improvements being made to sports, science, D&T and dining facilities.
You’ll find that your new colleagues are friendly and supportive; the School has a good reputation locally - it is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and is on a secure improvement trajectory.
We currently have around 70 members of staff in leadership, teaching, support, admin and premises roles.
Our Senior Leadership Team is committed to supporting professional development and where budget allows, will endeavour to fund training courses which will help staff to complete their job in a more effective manner.
For more information about our aims, ethos and school in general, please see our website.
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Winchcombe School are committed to the safeguarding of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with barred list information is required for this post prior to commencement. References will also be sought prior to interview.
Equal opportunities are the right of everyone to equal chances and Winchcombe School respects each individual for who they are regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, social circumstances, ability/disability and sexuality.
Arranging a visit to Winchcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@winchcombeschool.co.uk.
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