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Cover Supervisor Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-6911-253S
  • Posted:24/05/2019
  • Pay:Academy Band 5 - £15238 - £16761
  • Start Date:June 2019
  • App Close Date:07/06/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We seek to recruit a Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes in the absence of a teacher, responding to questions, assisting pupils to undertake set activities and managing the behaviour of those pupils. The role will also include other duties inside and outside of the classroom where appropriate

The position is Term Time Only and is for 37 hours per week

Core responsibilities will involve:

  • To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the teacher. The main focus of such cover will be to respond to questions, assist pupils to undertake set activities and stay on task and manage the behaviour
  • Working under the guidance of teachers and / or members of the school Leadership team and within an agreed system of supervision.
  • To support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas
  • Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
  • Helping to promote independent learning

About You

Applicants will have successful previous experience of working with young people. A strong desire and a genuine commitment to improving young people’s educational experience are essential and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of young people. You will be educated to at least GCSE level (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy and be willing to undertake any necessary training or qualifications relevant to the position.

Spires Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

 

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.