Permanent Cover Supervisor - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Shenstone School, Crayford

Ref:KCC303-7001-32S
Posted:14/10/2020
Pay:Grade Bexley 7 (£13.39 per hour)
Start Date:ASAP from advertised date
App Close Date:04/11/2020 at 09:00
Interviews:Thursday 12 November 2020 Time TBC/may be virtual

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Permanent Cover Supervisor based at Shenstone School Crayford / Sidcup to start ASAP (9.00am-3.45pm - 39 weeks per year on a permanent basis)

Grade Bexley 7 (£13.39 per hour)

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Wednesday 4 November 2020

Interviews (may be virtual): Thursday 12 November (times TBC)

Are you looking for a challenge and able to support/encourage our amazing pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential in our specialist primary school setting?

Our school needs caring, resilient and enthusiastic staff to support the children alongside our vibrant and dedicated team.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dynamic Cover Supervisor on permanent basis.

The role of a cover supervisor is to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. The role will also involve some administrative and other support tasks at times when cover is not required. Good communication and ICT skills are essential. Any necessary training and support will be provided. Please note Cover Supervisor’s may be required to attend 1 teacher meeting a term.

In return we offer comprehensive and continued training; including Manual Handling, and Team-Teach training, as well as other relevant professional development. We are working towards an accreditation in Well-Being and are proud of our excellent induction processes, rewards and pension scheme.

The Shenstone team are strong, supportive, and creative; we are looking for keen candidates to join us on our journey to ensure the best outcomes for all of our pupils.

The achievements of our pupils are extraordinary and will give you a sense of achievement when they make progress, however small. In-house training will be given on all aspects of the job, although a level of knowledge or understanding is an advantage. Cover Supervisors support pupils aged from nursery through to Year 6. Behavioural needs vary from child to child so you will need to be both confident and resilient in working with challenging behaviour.

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the attached application form which you may either return directly to the school or email to hr@shenstone-tkat.org.

Details are on our school web site www.shenstone-tkat.org.

You may also contact the school office to request an application pack. Details are on our school web site www.shenstone-tkat.org.

Please note that the school office will be closed from 3.00pm on Friday 23 October until 9.00am on Wednesday 4 November 2020, and our hr email will only be checked sporadically.

Please note that we are now part of The Kemnal Academies Trust and you need to apply using the TKAT application form.

PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE FOR DETAILS OF HOW TO APPLY.

Information about the school

Shenstone is an all-through school for children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). We work across three sites within Bexley. Two sites are primary (Sidcup and Crayford), and the third site is our growing secondary provision (located in Thamesmead for 2024/25 before moving to a purpose-built new site in Belvedere in September 2025). Exciting times are ahead for everyone at Shenstone School.

Our staff are passionate about providing our students with the best learning opportunities. Working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and support them to have opportunities that will allow them to achieve beyond their expectations. The support and guidance students receive from staff give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve their most aspirational outcomes. The school positions itself as a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.

We aim to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in society to enhance their life chances. We pride ourselves on ensuring that learning remains purposeful but is equally fun. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and well-being of all our students, staff and parents/carers, and we stand by our motto of “Together we engage, thrive and achieve”.

We are very proud of Shenstone School and our achievements, which include autism accreditation through the National Autistic Society, The Wellbeing Award for Schools, Outstandingly Happy School status, Move Centre of Excellence Award, National Online Safety Certified School status, and we are also an accredited Arts Award Centre. We continue to expand with new ideas and initiatives to maintain and improve services for students and staff.

Staff at Shenstone School can access the following benefits: excellent induction and probation processes, comprehensive in-house training, competitive pension scheme, employee counselling services, vaccination programmes, on-site mental health first aid team and various other well-being and social activities.

Job Contact Information

Name:Georgia Bissett
Address:94 Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ
Telephone: 01322 524145
Email: hr@shenstone-tkat.org

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