Cover Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and energetic Cover Supervisor to join our highly successful team of mutually supportive colleagues whose shared purpose is to inspire and challenge all students at Atlantic Academy. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to assist in delivering inspiring and exciting learning experiences to learners embarking on a career in the 21st century.

Here at Atlantic Academy Portland, we are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, professional and team orientated person. We need a Cover Supervisor that understands and can meet the needs of all children. 

You will be part of a successful, supportive, well resourced and fully staffed team.

We encourage best practice through a variety of CPD opportunities. We are looking to appoint a candidate that puts children first, mitigates barriers to learning, has a can-do approach and will help an individual and individuals make academic progress.

If you are up for a challenge and want to make a difference then you really should come and work in our terrific academy on the next step of its journey. 

WHY CHOOSE US

Atlantic Academy is an all-through school based in Portland, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of the students in Portland in the last 4 years, leading the way in the highest standards of education as well as disruption free learning. 

Atlantic Academy was inspected by Ofsted in January 2022. The school has been graded ‘Good’ in all areas with Ofsted stating ‘Atlantic Academy sits proudly on the southernmost point of Portland. Leaders share pupils’ pride in the uniqueness of the setting. They are building strong relationships with the community and make the most of their surroundings.

From Reception to Year 11, pupils show respect for each other. The school is a calm and orderly place, where pupils can learn without disruption’

The Academy is sponsored by the Aspirations Academies Trust and is a member of the South West Regional cluster.

We are looking for somebody to join our amazing journey and be proud of the substantial impact they make on the outcomes and aspirations for our students.

WHAT WE OFFER

●     Competitive Salary

●     Pension Scheme

●     On-site parking

●     A collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;

●     Proven student progress and excellent student behaviour;

●     An extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience

●     Free use of the Academy’s on site fitness suite

●     Expectation of disruption free learning, high SLT visibility ALL day, focus on students. Allowing staff to teach without low level disruption

●     More opportunity to grow your career - We’ll support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another trust school

●     Visualiser and mini iPad in every classroom – allowing for booklets, feedback, student work etc to be projected – as the teacher decides

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Specifically we are looking for someone who:

●    Who has experience of working with and supporting children

●    Is naturally cheerful and optimistic, with evidence of the positive contribution that you can bring to our team;

●    Is hardworking, dedicated, committed

●    Wants to be valued, train further and help us make a difference.

●    A commitment to all students receiving an outstanding education experience.

If you believe that this may sound like the school you would thrive in and are ambitious for all students please find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

Atlantic Academy values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Atlantic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.  

For further information please contact Mrs Sam Hendrie, Assistant Principal - shendrie@atlantic-aspirations.org or 01305 820262

Closing date: 10th October 2022 at 12pm

Interviews: TBC

If you have not heard by the 21st October 2022, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”