Cover Manager
Paxman Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 6 Points 12-17
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2022
Job overview
Paxman Academy
Cover Manager
Pay Range: Scale 6, Points 12-17
Actual Salary: £19,263 - £21,268
Start Date: September 2022
The Role
Due to the continuing growth of the school, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to manage the daily planning activities of the Cover Department, assigning cover in the mornings, and supervising whole classes during the short-term and long-term absence of teachers. The post holder will also line-manage the Cover Supervisor team and to secure supply staff as/when required.
Paxman Academy opened to Year 7 students in September 2019 and is a co-educational, fully comprehensive 11-16 Academy with a PAN of 180. It is a heavily oversubscribed school which is held in high regard in the community.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
● Organise required cover for absent teaching staff on a daily basis, including arranging for supply staff from agencies when required and ensuring a process for meeting and greeting supply teachers, providing them with adequate support/training on the day.
● Provide monthly return paperwork for supply staff costing.
● Plan large cover events (Rewards trips, drop down days, meetings etc.)
● Produce and arrange distribution of the daily cover sheet.
● With line manager, review and make recommendations for change to the school’s Cover Policy, including quality assurance of cover work provided and raising issues with appropriate Faculty/Subject Leads.
● Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
We're looking for you if you have :
● A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent);
● Experience of working in a school environment or in a supervisory role with young people will be an advantage;
● A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative as well as work well with others
Why work for Paxman Academy?
We can offer you:
● A competitive salary
● Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
● Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
● Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Scheme
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.
Closing date: Midday 30th May 2022
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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About Paxman Academy
- Paxman Academy
- Paxman Avenue, Colchester
- Essex
- CO2 9DQ
- United Kingdom
Paxman Academy is a newly built, co-educational, fully comprehensive 11-16 academy, which opened its doors in September 2019. In its first two years of opening, the Academy has been a popular choice and is heavily oversubscribed.
The Academy enjoys state of the art buildings, including:
• Seven science laboratories that have been equipped to the highest standard
• Excellent technology facilities, including two well-equipped workshops
• Computer suites, equipped with the most up-to-date hardware
• A large auditorium to enable high quality performances to take place
• A dance studio with a sprung floor
• A drama studio
• A music suite, including three practice rooms and a control room for the auditorium
• A large sports hall
• Large playing fields
• An artificial 3G pitch
• A library
• The latest classroom technology to enhance students’ learning experiences
Our ethos is founded on a desire to provide an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs. This is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect.
The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge and stretch students; there is a focus on the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects, but time is given to also develop creativity and flair in other areas. Underpinning all of this there is an emphasis on the development of communication, reasoning and problem solving skills to support our STEM focus and to prepare students for life beyond school.
Paxman Academy prides itself on the quality of its staff. The combination of experience, expertise, enthusiasm and commitment ensures that students, parents and carers receive the best possible service. We are committed to providing the best learning opportunities for our students and believe that effective learning is derived from high quality teaching with high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students. This is achieved by regular review and reflection of classroom practice so that teachers are able to develop as professionals and meet the needs of a changing world.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all. We achieve this by:
• The development of productive, positive working relationships, so that every student is valued as an individual who is known and respected within an ordered and purposeful community that prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in modern Britain.
• Inspiring the next generation, encouraging ambition and aspiration by fostering excellence in learning through first class teaching across a broad range of subjects.
• An engaging, broad and balanced curriculum that maintains a STEM focus and develops the skills of creativity, problem solving and investigation whilst promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
• The development of effective partnerships and collaboration for the benefit and wellbeing of our community.
This is an extremely exciting period in the development of Paxman Academy.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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