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Cover Supervisor - Exciting Role Available

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic team at a thriving secondary school. This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to supporting students and teachers in a vibrant educational environment.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in:

Supervising classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain focused and complete the work left for them.
Facilitating high-quality learning experiences in the absence of regular teachers.
Covering regular PE lessons under the guidance of the PE team.
Performing general administrative duties when not covering lessons, contributing to various school functions.

Purpose and Scope:

Provide supervision to entire classes to cover teacher absences, implementing lesson instructions and maintaining classroom order.
Assist with supporting other groups and classes as needed when not covering staff absences.

Principal Responsibilities:

Support for Students:

Oversee students during learning activities and handle immediate issues or emergencies.
Manage student behavior according to the school's ethos and policies.
Model high standards of conduct and address student queries while ensuring they stay on task.
Foster an inclusive classroom environment in line with the school's equal opportunities policies.

Support for Teachers:

Provide constructive feedback to teachers on lesson conduct and student behavior.
Collect and return completed student work, and maintain necessary records as agreed with teachers.
Assist teaching staff during large exams or test groups.

Support for the Curriculum:

Facilitate the use of ICT in lessons as appropriate.
Ensure effective organization and use of classroom resources and equipment.

Support for the School:

Accompany student groups on school trips, ensuring their safety as directed by the lead teacher.
Adhere to policies related to child protection, health and safety, and data protection, reporting any concerns appropriately.
Support diversity and ensure all students have equal learning opportunities.
Participate in required training and other professional development activities.

Desirable Qualities:

Experience working with both adults and young people.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to stay calm and handle crises effectively.
Flexibility and openness to understanding student backgrounds and their impact on learning.
Strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and ICT proficiency.

General:

Duties may evolve, and employees are expected to undertake reasonable tasks within the role.
Maintain professionalism and a welcoming environment for all stakeholders.
This job description may be updated to reflect changes in the role as discussed with the Headteacher.If you are a passionate and committed educator, we invite you to apply for this position or reach out to Gemma Wright at Dunbar Education for more information