Cover Supervisor

The Cover Supervisor (with Break and Lunchtime Supervisor responsibilities) at Thornton College covers all
activities, lessons and duties ordinarily carried out by members of staff, either when they are absent or when
required. This may include a wide range of duties before, during and after school, all lessons and a variety of
activities during events such as Harvest, Christmas and Activities' Week. Lunchtime & breaktime supervision will
be required.

Lessons for cover may include practical lessons such as Art, DT and PE/Games and so appropriate clothing should
be readily available at school.

The Cover Supervisor may also be required to supervise wrap around care both before school and after school.

The Cover Supervisor will be entitled to a lunchtime break of at least 40 minutes. Lunchtime may take place at any
point between 12.00pm and 2.00pm, dependent on cover and other requirements., Spiritual

• To lead and facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and development: prayer, reflection, collective

worship and assemblies.

• To promote trust and respect in your relationships with colleagues and pupils based upon the Gospel

Values of Peace, Justice, Truth and Love, in accordance with the Mission Statement of the College.
Academic


• To cover lessons across all subjects and key stages of the school.



• To ensure all pupils make progress during the cover lesson, ensuring instructions are clear and assisting

pupils who require support.

• To ensure a productive working environment is maintained during lessons.




Wider Responsibilities


• To cover early morning supervision and ensure registration for early arrivals is accurate


• To supervise students across all key stages during morning break time and lunch time


• To respect confidentiality at all times


• To follow GDPR protocol


• To understand and apply school policies


• To take part in the wider life of the school


• To assist where possible, in promoting the school


• To attend Open days as required


• To attend INSET and staff meetings


• To participate in the Appraisal Process and to complete training courses as requested


• To attend and support the School Summer Fete.


• To act as an ambassador for the school and Head Teacher in all matters.


• To be available in school from 7:45am-4:30pm in term time



Safeguarding


• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or

with whom s/he comes into contact.





• To adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and

Procedures at all times.

• To log all concerns, as appropriate, on CPOMS as soon as possible.


• To report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead., All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at Thornton College by ensuring

compliance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. It is a requirement of all staff
to report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

All staff are required to undertake whatever else may be reasonably required by the Headteacher in support of
the Aims of the School. Job Descriptions are subject to annual review.

Education / Qualifications Relevant Level 3 Degree Desirable
and Training Continued and recent completion of professional Desirable

development within education.
Skills and Experience Previous experience of working within a school Essential
setting as either a cover supervisor or Teaching
Assistant.
Competent use / understanding of IT and softwareDesirable
packages appropriate to the courses and to
education more widely.

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls offering a warm and
nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.

There are approximately 400 children in our Pre- Reception, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior departments, aged
from 3-19. Over 60 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional
boarding option.

The School is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 29 countries across the
world. It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton
Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of
other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued, and all are equally important.

Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled
with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of
opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and
enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are
testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.

The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in confidence, whilst
enjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the different ways in which girls learn.

There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school's academic
standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom
building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a Sixth Form in September 2016 which has grown, thrived,
and proven to be a successful addition to our school. In October 2022,, the school received 'Excellent' in all areas
in its most ISI inspection , with inspectors commenting upon the 'dynamic teaching' and the 'positive attitudes to
learning' displayed by 'pupils of all ages' and most recently, the CSI judged the school to be 'Outstanding' in all
areas noting the school's 'commitment to the flourishing of every member of the community.'