What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting the education and well being of young people? Do you have a keen interest in helping students reach their full potential in a dynamic and engaging school environment? Arthur Mellows Village College is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes during short term teacher absences. As a Cover Supervisor you will pay a vital role in delivering pre-set work for students to enable them to continue their learning. You will cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher. You will be required to set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking Trust, with a wealth of opportunities. Successful recruits can look forward to on the job training, support and professional development which can be translated into excellent outcomes for the young people which we serve. We are looking for someone with strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence in addition to good ICT skills. Consistent and effective communication are required together with the ability to use own initiative.
Would you like to train to be a teacher and are looking for classroom experience? The Cover Supervisor role is an excellent way to gain that much needed experience.
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.