Cover Supervisor

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to the position of Cover Supervisor. The successful candidate will provide supervision of whole classes of pupils and ensure that set work is completed in the absence of the teacher.   This role would suit anyone who has experience of or a desire to work with young people or perhaps considering a career in teaching and has a strong academic background with excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

The successful candidate will be fully immersed in academy life and will be an integral part of the teaching and learning team. There is an expectation that all staff contribute to the wider ethos and values of the school including: -

·      Supporting the school’s behaviour system

·      Working flexibility both within and outside of lessons

·      Supporting extra-curricular activities including trips and visits

·      Covering for teaching staff

·      When there is timetabled availability the post holder will be expected to provide cover for teaching assistants, inclusion and behaviour teams

·      Supporting lunchtime and break time duties

The Fallibroome Academy is a highly successful school and contributory to its success is a very dedicated and busy support team, of which this post is part.

As well as the technical and practical skills required to carry out the work outlined in the job description, flexibility, the ability to work well under pressure and under one’s own initiative and a commitment to high standards in personal work are essential. Applicants must be good team players, able to relate to a wide variety of people in a complex organisation and have the ability to respond promptly to teachers working under pressure of time.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good record of attendance and punctuality in previous employment and be of smart personal appearance. You must be willing to undertake additional training as required to support your own professional development.