Cover Manager
The Gatwick School
Crawley
- £22,326 - £24,418 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- WSCC inc fringe allowance Grade 7: Scale 14-19 (£26,072 to £28,515 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Jan/Feb 2023
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2022
Job overview
The Gatwick School is looking for an experienced practitioner to excel in the role of Cover Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all through school and positively impact teaching and learning across the primary and secondary phases.
Working hours:
Permanent – 37hrs per week term time only (39 weeks) - this role will require a 07:30 start in order to arrange and allocate cover before the start of the school day
The role:
- To provide a high standard of care and education in a child-centred environment to pupils with guidance from the teaching staff.
- Managing and organising cover for absent staff both teaching and non-teaching.
- Organising and providing induction and support for supply staff both teaching and non-teaching.
- Ensuring that safeguarding requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to including the completion and recording of necessary checks.
- Managing and monitoring relevant budgets.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Experience of working in an educational setting with children in Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 (desirable to also have experience of Key Stage 2 but not essential)
- Strong organisational skills and effective time management
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Can quickly build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Staff Benefits:
- Fringe allowance
- Potential for career progression
- An experienced and supportive central Trust team, who provide HR advisory and business support
- Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- Coaching culture established for staff
- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
- Staff / Long Service Awards
- Termly hospitality
You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Character, Culture and Currency at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and we provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Key Dates
We welcome candidates for tours or an informal chat with a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Wednesday 14th December 2022
Interviews: tbc
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Attached documents
About The Gatwick School
Opened in 2014, and judged 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas. The Gatwick School is a state-funded all-through school based in Crawley, West Sussex. Teaching children aged 4-16, the school is non-denominational and mixed gender. Located on Gatwick Road, it is less than a mile from the international airport of the same name.
The school can be accessed on public transport by the Metrobus network, with the Gatwick Road North bus stop situated outside the school. The Gatwick School has a breakfast club and runs OASIS clubs at the end of the day for after-school intellectual stimulation.
Values and vision
Our vision is for all pupils to have a love of learning, a positive and resilient approach with a strong sense of community. Each individual pupil will be encouraged to be aspirational, prepared for their future and inspired to make a difference. We strive for this through providing high-quality teaching which focuses on learning and furthering understanding. This is reflected in our values:
- Character - Being our personal best, being kind and developing resilience
- Culture - A diverse and cohesive community, with high expectations and celebration
- Currency - Outcomes to open doors of opportunity, providing experiences and building a positive reputation
By providing a learning experience with an emphasis on global education, business and enterprise, science and technology, The Gatwick School aims to raise aspirations and broaden horizons. Our pupils will be well prepared for the next stage of their journey whether it involves following an apprenticeship at some of the major employers right on our doorstep or onto further education.
We are looking for staff with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils with the energy and determination to make a difference. So if you are someone who motivates and inspires confidence; a clear communicator who is collaborative and builds strong relationships. Then, you’ve come to the right place. Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
Simon Firth
Headteacher
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