About the role
This is a trainee role so would require a candidate who is passionate, enthusiastic and motivated, and has a willingness to get into education through the Cover Supervisor trainee programme. The programme is run by experienced teachers at Vision for Education and supplies the candidate with all the necessary personal development and support in the role with a placement in a school. The candidate will then be provided with extra support in their career as a cover supervisor.
The role of a Cover Supervisor within a school is to facilitate and support learning whilst managing behaviour in the classroom in the absence of the Subject Teacher. The post holder would require the following characteristics; flexible, adaptable, good subject knowledge across the various subjects, excellent verbal and written skills, an enthusiasm for supporting and teaching in a secondary school of ages 11-16, a willingness to contribute to a school environment and the progress of students.
Candidates with experience with sports coaching, teaching assistants and experience in an education setting would be suitable candidates for the programme. The candidate will have a high level of professionalism and an excellent manner with children and young people.
*This position could be for a person who is keen to become a teacher and wanting more experience within a secondary setting.
About the school
We currently work with a number of schools in and around Bristol supporting their day to day and short-term cover needs and requirements. They expect a high level of professionalism and a good education from their Cover staff. Experience in this field is not essential, however a strong interest in education is and the willingness to undertake types of training to become an experienced cover supervisor.
Requirements
To be considered for the position of Cover Supervisor, you will:
1. Have experience supporting Secondary Aged Children or willing to gain experience.
2. Have grades A* - C at GCSE in English, Maths and Science or equivalent
3. Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of cover staff.
4. Relevant referenceable experience working with children.
5. Have a passion for education and an interest in taking a teaching or support route.
6. Be willing to obtain a DBS
Vision for Education is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country and look to continuously support secondary, primary and SEND schools across the UK.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
7. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
8. Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
9. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
10. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth £350.
11. Regular social events
12. Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
13. Access to a dedicated Secondary consultant, who will provide ongoing support and continued personal development in the role.