Cover Supervisor Level 3 Grade 5 (Full Time/Permanent/Term Time only contract) The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced Cover Supervisor to join our hardworking and enthusiastic team. Five Ways is a large, three form entry primary school with approximately 675 pupils on roll. This role will involve covering whole class lessons from Nursery to Year 6 when teachers are absent from school or taking part in training / meetings away from their classroom. The person appointed will not be timetabled to work as a Teaching Assistant with any classes so that no disruption is caused when they are required to carry out the role as cover supervisor. When there is no requirement for the person appointed to carry out the role of cover supervisor, then they will be asked to support pupils as a Teaching Assistant as required. The successful applicant will: - have good communication skills; - have good literacy and numeracy skills; - have the ability to relate well to children from Nursery to Year 6 and all adults; - be able to work constructively as part of a team; - be able to use positive behaviour management strategies to manage the behaviour of whole classes; - have high expectations for all pupils in terms of behaviour and academic standards; - be flexible, adaptable and able to work on their own initiative due to the nature of this role. Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 12:00 noon. Interviews will be held on: The morning of Wednesday 18th December 2024. Please complete the application form and return via email to 'LBuckfiveways.staffs.sch.uk'. Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone or e-mail. 'This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk