Cover Supervisor 

Location
Birtley, Tyne and Wear
Salary
E pro rata
Posted
23 May 2018
Closes
15 Jun 2018
Ref
225456100
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Cover Supervisor 

Salary Scale: E pro rata

Fundamental Purpose:

To promote and enhance the teaching and learning and pastoral care within academy by carrying out the duties as detailed below in conjunction with other staff and external agencies whilst being mindful of the need for professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities: -

  • To assist with any extracurricular activity during core hours.
  • To provide cover during teacher absence in line with the cover supervision policy.
  • To provide cover during enrichment time, supervising and working with groups of students.
  • To maintain effective communication with the Heads of House, Tutors and other staff as appropriate.
  • To assist with the lunchtime provision in academy.
  • To assist with the monitoring of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and achievements of students.
  • To assist with maintaining relevant records and resources and any associated filing.
  • To carry out duties positively and professionally whilst promoting and supporting teamwork at all times.
  • To assist with duties within the Houseblocks in accordance with the Pastoral and Legal guidelines, whilst ensuring all academy polices are complied with.
  • To be flexible in your approach in order to meet the circumstances of the day.
  • To work proactively and positively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support students.
  • To support teaching and learning through duties as a teaching assistant (this may include working 1:1 with students or with a small group).
  • To accompany staff and students on external educational visits.
  • To assist with first aid cover in academy.
  • To undertake any training relevant to the post.
  • Every employee has a duty of care to themselves, colleagues, students and visitors.  Therefore we must all work towards raising awareness of Health and Safety within the academy, try to foresee potential dangers and take action as necessary, and remember “COMMON SENSE IS NOT ALWAYS COMMON PRACTICE”
  • Ensure store and work area is of good housekeeping standard at all times.
  • Any other reasonable request that is commensurate with the grading of the post