Cover Supervisor
Biggleswade Academy
Central Bedfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC 3C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or before
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
You are dedicated with the drive, flexibility and determination to really make things happen. You have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. Does this sound like you?
If you are a resourceful Cover Supervisor or have experience in teaching children in some capacity we would like to talk to you.
When you step into our dynamic and innovative school it is immediately obvious how much every single pupil enjoys being here. Pick a pupil to tell you what they love about the school. That is how confident we are that we are one of the best schools to further your career.
We are seeking an efficient, reliable and ambitious individual to become one of our Cover Supervisors for years 1 - 8. The role will involve supervising whole classes during short-term absence of teachers. If required, to plan, teach and assess (all with support) a lesson(s). You will have the ability to think strategically and display excellent attention to detail. Being able to build positive relationships and communicate at all levels, you may have previous experience in supporting learners with specific needs as well as a good understanding of the school curriculum, age related expectations of learners, teaching methods and testing/assessment arrangements.
We offer an organisation committed to innovation and professional development where you will have a chance to grow and have a genuine impact upon the improvement and advancement of the Academy.
Hours - Full Time
Salary - NJC 3C (point 17-20 depending on experience)
Closing Date: 21st January 2019
Interviews: Week commencing 28th January 2019
Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service)
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About Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade Academy is situated on the south side of Biggleswade, an expanding market town in the extreme east of Bedfordshire. The A1 road and a main line train service are convenient and effective links for the town. Bedford and Cambridge are about thirty minutes drive away and Milton Keynes and Peterborough less than an hour.
Biggleswade Academy is a popular, academy, fed by popular Lower Schools within Biggleswade, as well as attracting some students from nearby villages. Our students transfer to Stratton Upper School and other upper schools nearby.
The Academy has a strong Senior Leadership Team and supportive middle management. Alongside the teaching team the Academy has support staff including Cover Supervisors, Learning Support Assistants, specialist Teaching Assistants and Technicians, a Library Co-ordinator and ICT Manager along with a very supportive and professional group of administration and premises staff.
Biggleswade Academy is part of LIFE Academies Trust. The trust team provide support to the Academy in the form of Human Resources, Finance, Facilities Management and Governance Advice
The balanced curriculum provides for the full range of abilities within the school. There is also a wide range of extra curricular activities. These include musical activities, sporting events and field trips.
Buildings and Facilities
The Academy is situated in various separate buildings across 4 sites. The best way to get a feel for the school is to come and have a tour. If none of the Leadership team are available a year 8 monitor will deliver the tour and answer questions – see the academy as they see it!
The main site is in Mead End, this is connected to our London Road (preschool) and Kitelands Road (Reception, Years 1 & 2) sites by a large playing field.
2017 saw the opening of a new building for years 3 & 4. This building is at the Mead End site. The pupils have their own playground but they do get to mix with the older year groups at luch.
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