Cover Supervisor

King Edward VI Academy is now recruiting for a Cover Supervisor. This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. About the role We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team. The key purpose of the job is to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, as well as to assist with general administrative duties. This post will require the post holder to cover lessons and /or registration time for absent colleagues. When covering lessons, the post holder is expected to: Arrive promptly at the classroom. To supervise classes whose normal timetabled teacher is absent, which involves taking sole charge of a group of pupils. Delivering and explaining the work set to students. Responding to any questions relevant to the work set. Ensuring that the students have the materials they need to carry out the tasks set for them Ensure a positive working atmosphere is maintained and that the work is productive Facilitate and encourage learning which helps all students achieve their potential. Taking class registers at the start of each lesson Please see the full job description. See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way. 37 hours per week over 39 WEEKS on a PERMANENT contract Salary & Benefits NJC7 £26,403 Full Time Annual (Actual Salary £23,191) Local Government Pension Scheme Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Rewards and Recognition Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Who we are looking for A team player who has: GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. University degree or FE qualifications. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Understanding a variety of positive behaviour management. Good literacy and numeracy skills as well as ICT skills. Good communication and inter-personal skills, courteous and politeness. Ability to represent and celebrate the values, culture and ethos of the school. Ability to relate well to students, be an effective role model