What skills and experience we're looking for
• At least five GCSE’s or equivalent which must include at least a 4 or above in maths and English / NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent relevant student-centred qualification (desirable)
• Evidence of personal commitment to CPD.
• Previous experience working in a school or equivalent setting
• Behaviour management skills
• Working with students of secondary school age within a school or within an appropriate context
• Be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join Blaise High School and become an integral member of the team.
Working with the Assistant Headteacher to provide short-term cover for absent teachers, supervising classes and ensuring that the work set is carried out in a calm working environment.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
• Working with the Assistant Headteacher, efficiently plan cover each day, communicate with all relevant staff and signpost changes of rooms
• Supervise combined classes in larger spaces when required
• Supervise work that has been set in accordance with the school policy
• Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment in accordance with the whole school behaviour system
• Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Ensure the room is left tidy and ready for the next lesson
• Report back on the lesson ensuring any issues arising are reported back to the usual class teacher or relevant leader
• Record and report attendance in accordance with school policy
See Job Description for more information.
Commitment to safeguarding
The School and Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check along with other relevant employment checks