Cover Supervisor
Location: Felixstowe IP11 9ED
Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 FTE per annum, £20,723 - £22,484 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Hours: fixed term, 35 hours per week, term-time + one week
The Primary School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools. They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a cover supervisor.
The Role
* Liaise with Trust recognised supply teaching agencies to secure the appropriate level of cover for lessons where cover exceeds the ability of the Cover Supervisor and spare teaching staff to cover lessons;
* Cover the absence of teachers by supervising and supporting classes of students whilst they carry out pre-set activities. These classes may be in any subject area and / or age range;
* Be assign duties to the Cover Supervisor when there is no cover required.
Skills and Qualifications
The professional competencies expected of a cover supervisor are:
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The qualifications and previous experience required for a cover supervisor are:
Essential
* A good standard of education, particularly in English and Mathematics; A minimum of a grade C / 4 in English and Maths GCSE
* Knowledge of a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, as well as the SEND code of practice, with the ability to support pupils with SEND and/or additional learning needs up KS2;
* Knowledge of the use of basic technology i.e. photocopier, scanner, computer, DVD and digital camera;
* Knowledge of using Office systems including Word, Powerpoint, spreadsheets, email.
* Knowledge of child protection issues.
* School experience.
Desirable
* Up to date knowledge and understanding of specific learning difficulties;
* Knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures;
* Knowledge of specialist SEND resources.
* Teaching experience.
* ELSA qualification.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Effective communication skills with the ability to use language and other communication skills to which pupils can relate; your written English skills should be excellent;
* Ability to empathise with the needs of primary aged pupils;
* Ability to work effectively with other colleagues, including having strong administrative skills to support the staff you are working with;
* Ability to provide appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
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To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing Date will be – 25 November 2024