Cover Supervisor

King's Lynn Academy

Cover Supervisors

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term-time plus one week 

Grade E £15,377 - £16,644 per annum pro-rated, subject to job evaluation, pay award pending.

Permanent positions

Available as soon as possible

Should we receive sufficient applications to a high calibre the closing date may be brought forward.

Main Purpose

Cover Supervisors will be required to manage classes independently and to appropriately deliver the work set by the teacher to a high standard, answering any questions to the best of their ability that students may have surrounding the tasks set.  

When not covering whole classes, they will be required to provide in-class support during colleague’s lessons, under the direction of the Head of Faculty, supporting individual students, small groups or students with specific learning needs.  There may also be a need for the provision of personal care for students with the most complex additional needs, under the direction of the DSEN Co-Ordinator.

Main Accountabilities

Support for Pupils

• Provide cover for all sessions including registration

• Deliver lessons where the normal cover has been left, to a high standard with limited preparation time and on occasion at short notice

• Provide students with a positive climate for learning, apply the academy’s reward and behaviour policies consistently and fairly where necessary to effectively manage the behaviour of students 

• Collect work at the end of the lesson and return it to the teacher along with any feedback regarding pupils who may deserve praise or otherwise.

• Evacuate your class from the building during a fire alarm and take students to the designated area

• To undertake INSET and training relevant to the role

• On occasions when cover is not needed, Cover Supervisors may also be required to carry out the following agreed tasks:

• Carry out personal care for DSEN students following appropriate training

o Support identified DSEN pupils in lessons

o Carry out suitable administrative tasks

o Attend staff briefings, and other relevant meetings

• To provide one to one and small group support to students to enable them to achieve their full potential through ensuring that their personal abilities, needs and background are taken into account

• To support school trips as required

• To deliver first aid following undertaking the appropriate training

• Assist with the development and implementation of individual educational and behaviour plans

• Inclusion and acceptance of pupils while encouraging constructive relationships within the classroom and with parents

• To develop strategies in liaison with class teachers to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

• Ensure safe working practices, and insofar as is reasonably practicable, a hazard free environment in all areas.  

• Undertake other similar activities that may fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Principal.

For further details of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.