Cover Teacher
Penryn College, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PZThis job expired on 11 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Immediate start or September start date.
Closing date
11 May 2023 at 9am
Date listed
27 April 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time hours The hours are 31.25 per week working 8.25am – 3.25pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,789.00-£29,681.00 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. To teach lessons, where appropriate and working where possible within the specialist skills associated with each individual Cover Teacher.
2. To attend regular staff briefing meetings and departmental meetings to remain fully aware of teacher absences and the schools’ changing requirements for teacher cover.
3. To be a Second Tutor/Co-Tutor and attend any relevant briefings.
4. To liaise with the Head of Department with regard to distributing relevant papers and documents of suitable teaching materials which relate to the relevant Curriculum area and stage of progress of the pupils.
5. To establish constructive relationships and effectively communicate with teaching staff and Heads of Departments with regard to cover requirements for short-term teacher absence.
6. To build and maintain supportive relationships with pupils, treating all individuals consistently and with respect and consideration. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all pupils. To maintain a focused learning environment by building positive relationships built on mutual trust and respect from both staff and pupils.
7. To use behaviour manager where appropriate to ensure staff are fully informed of any incidents that have arisen, and the actions taken.
8. As a team Cover Teachers will meet fortnightly with the cover co-ordinator and Senior Leader
9. Cover Teachers can be linked to relevant departments where practical and be integrated into the department aims and aspirations.
10. Where possible use the strengths that individuals have identified to engage in subjects specific schemes of work.
11. There will be opportunities for tutoring, mentoring and taking part in events both in school and in the wider community.
12. To attend whole staff briefing meetings and other communication meetings as required.
13. To administer pre-set work and associated teaching resources provided.
What the school offers its staff
We have a great range of resources that help us meet the needs of students and the community; for example, through a partnership with the university, we were able to build a six badminton court-size sports hall, andhave the latest generation synthetic turf pitch.
As a Year 7 student, finding your way around a big school on the first day of the new term can be an ordeal. That’s why we make the transition from primary to senior school as smooth as possible. Every year, our students and teachers visit primary schools to introduce themselves and work with pupils on a variety of fun-filled learning activities.
We host induction evenings where parents/carers and children can explore the school and meet with tutors. Other events include an Induction Week for Year 5 & 6 pupils and an Intake Day for Year 6 students every July, with plenty of challenging activities for everyone.
Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools – known as the ‘Penryn Partnership’ – helps primary children settle in at the school whilst adjusting to their new environment.
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. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and as such our school aims to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve.
In accordance with our policies, we are unable to process applications via CV. Only applications made on a fully completed Penryn College application form will be considered.
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About Penryn College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1154 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Penryn College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- tpraed-mather@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk
We’re a lively, thriving school, and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.
We cater for children and young people aged 11-16 who live in Penryn and the surrounding villages of Constantine, Flushing, Mabe, Mawnan Smith, Mylor, Perranwell and Ponsanooth. Students also join us from Falmouth and other outlying villages and towns.
Our PAN (published admission number) for each year group is 210, but the occupational capacity is slightly different for each one. Currently, we are oversubscribed in all year groups.
Originally, Penryn College opened in Falmouth in 1957, and was moved to its present site in 1961. Since that time, there has been a programme of continuous improvement and updating of buildings/classrooms. Our biggest development was the opening of our £24 million College building in 2008.
Arranging a visit to Penryn College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tpraed-mather@penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk.
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