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Cover Supervisor (Temporary)

Cover Supervisor (Temporary)

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College

Coventry West Midlands

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Salary:
(Actual salary £17,377.43) Grade 4
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
12 May 2021

Job overview

Temporary

Actual Salary: Grade 4: £17,377

Full time equivalent salary: £19,698

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to provide cover supervision in the event of absence of the teaching staff and provide in-class support for other learning activities. You will also invigilate examinations and support departments as required.

Are you:

• Excited about working in a high achieving school?

• Determined to help and support students achieve their full potential?

• Keen to work with KS3, 4 and 5 students?

This post would suit a graduate considering entering the teaching profession or someone who can demonstrate an understanding of supporting and guiding students in their learning. 

This is an ideal opportunity to join our successful school, where your contribution to the life of the school community is valued and development opportunities maximised.

The Cover Department provides the opportunity to work within a well-qualified and experienced team to make a real difference to the learning of our young people. If you have the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you. 

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’. As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, putting children at the heart of everything we do. 

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team

• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training 

• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors 

• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including counselling, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment

• Time off during the school holidays (term time only role)

• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff

• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers. 

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375 

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com 

If you have any queries about the post, please email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 12 May 2021

Interview date: To be confirmed

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and male candidates. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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About Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College

Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry.  As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 with 3 'Outstanding' categories. Our most recent Progress 8 score was +0.42.  The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses.  We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

You are considering joining the school at an exciting time as we strive to provide an outstanding education for every young person. You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of support staff, teachers and senior leaders. We believe that every child can succeed regardless of background or start point and expect the same commitment from all who work with us.

Blue Coat school is a fantastic, supportive place to work and learn and I look forward to receiving your application should you choose to apply.

Staff are committed to providing a supportive and caring Christian environment where excellent educational provision, outstanding pastoral care and a wide and varied programme of extra-curricular opportunities blend together to create an environment where every individual is valued.  The school revolves around its core values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity, Servanthood and Togetherness, creating an environment where students and staff work together in harmony and learn from each other.

Encouraging excellence and nurturing talent leads to our winning combination of academic rigour within a caring community. We offer a broad range of high quality educational opportunities which extend teaching and learning both inside and outside the curriculum to create an exciting and stimulating learning community where all students are expected to use their intelligence and leadership abilities to contribute constructively to the life of the school.

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