Cover Supervisor

Birley Spa Primary Academy is looking to appoint two highly motivated and capable Cover Supervisor's, one permanent and one fixed term for 12 months with the opportunity to become permanent, with well-developed interpersonal skills to support teachers and students as directed and ensure that classes are appropriately managed during times of teacher absence.,

• Undertake classroom activities as directed by teachers to support teaching and learning process
• Assist in the preparation of resources and display
• Mark students' work in accordance with Academy policies and teacher instructions
• Undertake administrative duties as requested by teachers
• Cover tutor groups as and when needed
• Input data to support Academy policies in Assessment, Recording and Reporting
• Maintain student records in accordance with statutory procedures, Academy policies and as directed by the Head of School/Executive Headteacher
• Liaise with Learning Resource staff and ICT staff to ensure teachers requirements are met to ensure high quality teaching and learning
• Manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive environment is maintained, by using a range of strategies
• Assist the teacher in the classroom as timetabled/requested
• Respond to student needs as they arise in the classroom
• Undertake break and lunchtime activities
• Undertake examination invigilation duties where required
• Work with teachers to prepare appropriate lessons/resources when absence is known in advance
• Compile appropriate lesson activities/resources in liaison with other teachers when absence is not known in advance
• Ensure that all communications with parents demonstrate the values of the academy and the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
• Attend all meetings and functions necessary to support the work in this job description
• Support the efficient running of breakfast and after school club
• Add to the extra-curricular offer for children
  
  We view the role of Cover Supervisor as essential to the running of the school and the continuity of learning for young people. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and the confidence and presence to manage whole classes in a professional manner. Applicants should have very good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability and desire to work with young people. In return, you will join a friendly and welcoming school community prepared to develop you as a professional through training and support.