Cover Supervisor

Employer:      New Horizons Children’s Academy

Salary:              Trust Support Staff Grade D (£20,045 - £22,561 FTE - £16,625 - £18,712 pro-rata for the hours stated)

Location:        Chatham, Kent

Start Date:      ASAP

Hours:                36.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Closing Date of Position:  26th October 2018 

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide cover for absent teaching staff and the facilitation of learning by Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.

New Horizons Children’s Academy opened in September 2014 with only four classes, we have now grown to deliver a fantastic education to nearly 600 children from the local community and we will be growing until 2020. 

“Good in all areas” - Ofsted May 2017

At New Horizons, we want to transform the life chances of every child who walks through our door by providing an education which promotes aspiration, fosters a love of learning within a safe, purposeful and nurturing environment. We hold high aspirations and standards for all members of our school community and work in partnership with all stakeholders for the benefit of all of our children.

As part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we benefit from working cohesively as a family of schools for the benefit of our children, and for the adults who work here too. You can find out more about the school and our Trust by visiting our websites and viewing our latest video https://www.tsatrust.org.uk/about/

We strongly recommend and encourage visits to our fantastic school. Please contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, to book an appointment.

What you will need to succeed:

• Committed to supporting pupils
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Effective ICT skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments
• Ability to motivate and to support learning

Additional skills and experience:

• First Aid experience

We can offer you:

• A fun, hardworking and welcoming team who enjoy supporting each other
• A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment
• Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted membership of a full-equipped gymnasium and fitness suite on site

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 18th October 2018

Interviews to be held week commencing 29th October 2018.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.