Cover Supervisor

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join an academy that is really going places. There is a real buzz about our academy and the rate at which our pupils progress, but don’t just take our word for it!

The purpose of this role is to provide continuity of education for pupils whose lessons are affected by short term absence of the class teacher. 

·       Supervising pupils undertaking work that has been set in accordance with the Academy’s policy, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.

·       Establishing productive working relationships with students, promoting positive values/attitudes and setting high expectations

·       Monitoring and evaluation of students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and providing feedback/reports as required

·       Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities

Our Academy

Parkwood E-ACT Academy

A forward-thinking, ambitious 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom. 

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Greater Manchester is notable for its cultural and musical exports as well as two of the world’s biggest football clubs.

It is also home to three E-ACT academies in E-ACT Blackley Academy, Mansfield Green E–ACT Academy and The Oldham Academy North. There is no shortage of things to do in the city which offers beautiful green spaces and water ways to be explored on foo t or bike, quaint market towns and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

 Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.