Cover Supervisor

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Birmingham City Council, Wake Green, Birmingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1694125fb58d425b9654f42644cd8c0c

Birmingham City Council

Full Job Description

in the absence of teaching staff, supervise whole classes, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students' engagement and developing students' attitudes to learning
supporting identified student groups with the provision of learning support to progress their level of achievement
deliver out-of-school clubs/intervention/revision classes
working with linked-faculty team to lead interventions with student groups to quickly close any attainment and/or progress gaps
to encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with each other in activities
to collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
to report to the Head of Faculty or the appropriate person regarding any issues arising in the lesson
using a range of mentoring and coaching techniques to support students in achieving their targets
using a range of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support learning
to undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management
create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve young people's achievement and personal development. Responsibilities for all staff
promote the values and aims of the school
follow all relevant school policies
to be aware of, and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies
create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers
treat students, parents, and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect
to comply with the school's heath and safety policy and statutory requirements
assist with duties as appropriate
responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed
attend meetings as required
participate in professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise
keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting your area of responsibility
contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
treat students, parents and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect
to respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers
be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school's safeguarding policy
to comply with the school's Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements
to undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post

ability to facilitate learning in the classroom through the delivery of the lesson plan set by the teacher
experience of whole class supervision
have experience of supporting students in education
have experience of dealing sensitively and effectively with students with complex needs
offer flexibility to deliver out-of-school clubs/intervention/revision classes as required
demonstrate a passion for student achievement and ability to motivate students
have a knowledge of and use of a range of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support learning, This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.