Full time Cover Supervisor

This role would suit someone with previous teaching experience.

General Purpose of the Job:

To supervise cover lessons for absent teachers under the instruction of the Cover Manager.

When not engaged in cover supervision, at the direction of the Cover Manager or member of SLT, to help other administrative staff in their duties, for example in the production of displays, photocopying of work and other school administrative tasks. 

To undertake any other role deemed appropriate by the Cover Manager or a member of SLT.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Teaching and Learning

·        Register and actively teach the assigned class or classes to the best of their ability.

·        Follow the set work as left by the teacher or as directed by the Head of Department

·        Use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.

·        Normally undertake only non-hazardous practical activities, e.g. cut & stick.

·        Be aware of pupils with SEND, medical conditions, potential behavioural problems and those identified as More Able.

·        Inform students of any homework set by the absent teacher, if provided.

·        Have high expectations of the pupils’ behaviour, academic and social abilities, and set clear targets that are both realistic, measurable and which build upon prior knowledge or attainment.

·        Maintain a high standard of discipline by the use of praise, rewards and sanctions, and thereby create an environment in which pupils feel safe, secure and confident, by using the Schools’ Rewards and sanctions policy.

·        Collate records of all rewards and incidents of inappropriate behaviour relating to pupils in the class and inform the relevant Head of Department or Head of Year.

·        Collect all work done during the lesson retaining it until it can be passed on to the class teacher, via the agreed route, upon their return. Also collect in/stock-check and return all equipment and apparatus to their correct location.

·        Report any problems with the set work to the Head of Department.

Curricular Knowledge and Understanding

·        Have a good knowledge of any other statutory requirements related to the pupils’ education, safeguarding or welfare.

·        Support the ongoing developments in Literacy, Numeracy, ICT skills in subject teaching.