What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an energetic, creative individual who can relate positively to young people?
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teaching staff, establish supervisory skills and develop in the management of school classes. Our Cover Supervisors play a vital role in contributing to the culture, ethos and wellbeing of the whole Academy and work alongside the teaching staff to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.
To be successful, you will possess good personal and communication skills, be systematic and be keen to work in an educational environment. The Academy is looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual who is committed to ensuring that all students make progress.
With a resilient nature and an ability to adapt to different groups of students and different subject areas, you will have a high level of literacy and numeracy and the confidence to make a difference in the classroom and will enjoy working with young people. Experience of working with or relating to young people and a commitment to their welfare, education and development is also highly desirable.
In this role, you will work 37 hours per week at 39.2 weeks, term time plus INSET days.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. If you wish to join this dynamic Academy, we look forward to hearing from you.
What the school offers its staff
Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust
The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
CPD
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
In Return
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
Further details about the role
We are situated on the rural outskirts of Burton upon Trent, within easy access to Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby. Prospective candidates are very welcome to tour our Academy and meet with members of the faculty as well as with our students. Please call us on 01283 247700 to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.