Cover Supervisor (PAR208BC)

Cover Supervisor Parkland Primary School South Wigston Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (£26,832 - £28,146 per annum, approximate starting salary of £17,682.79 ) Hours: 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:40 - 15:10 with a 45 mintue unpaid lunch break Why Choose Parkland Primary School South Wigston? At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life. Our Achievements to date Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023 Microsoft Showcase School 360 Safe online safety award School Games gold award PE Quality Mark Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited Renaissance Partner School “Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.” - OFSTED Key Responsibilities In the absence of a teacher, to supervise a class of students, ensuring they are engaged in learning activity that has been set by a teacher. This may include explaining the work to be completed and answering questions from pupils to ensure that they understand what is required of them. To liaise with teachers / other relevant staff with regard to work set for a class. To feedback to the relevant teacher on pupil engagement in the set work and also on any issues that may have arisen during the covered lesson(s). To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans. To support the maintenance of an activity bank, and draw upon this in the event that pupils complete the pre-set work more quickly than expected, in order to ensure that pupils are engaged in constructive activity throughout the period of cover. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent, OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post. Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy OR Able to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy equivalent to level 2. Experience: Experience of working with students in a formal setting Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures. Ability and willingness to undertake professional development. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively manage pupil behaviour in accordance with school policy