Cover Assistant

Working arrangements: 40 hours per week, worked between 8:00am and 4:30pm with an unpaid break.  This position is term time plus 3 weeks.

Please note our terms are shorter than in state schools and therefore there would be the ability to work the 3 additional worked weeks around this if required.

We are looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Cover Assistant to provide cover support across the school. The ideal candidate will be highly professional, approachable and have previous experience in providing teaching cover and working to lesson plans and be confident in both behaviour management and supervising a class of up to 24 children. 

As the role will include covering various positions, flexibility, excellent communication skills and a positive approach are essential.  Working with nursery age children in Hallfield First & Foundation through to Prep (Hallfield pupils are 3 months to 13 years), a good understanding of EYFS and KS1 is required, with some knowledge of KS2 and KS3 curriculum being desirable.  

The ideal candidate will have a relevant childcare qualification (minimum level 3) and experience of working with children aged 3-11 years.

With a nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning across the curriculum, the successful candidate will be child focused with a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.

The ability to communicate effectively with both children and colleagues and work under instruction as well as independently is essential.

Staff benefits include: 

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme 
• Life insurance (death in service) benefit (4 x annual salary) 
• Free parking 
• Free lunch options for all staff (including school lunch during term time) 
• Generous Fee Discount for staff children 
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Opportunity to work additional hours may be available

If you are keen to join the Hallfield School community, then please complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 5th July 2022 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have a large volume of applicants.

To apply for this position please send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to hr@hallfieldschool.co.uk

For further information, assistance in applying for the position or if you would like to visit the School for a tour and discussion please contact the HR department on 0121 454 1496 ext. 212 or 234.

Please ensure you have read the job description, person specification and school policies available on the School’s website.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to an interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.