Cover Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor who can supervise pupils. Experience of classroom management and the implementation of strategies for managing behaviour are desirable.

To work under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher (Standards) to provide cover supervision for the short-term absence of teachers.

Part of this role will also include pastoral support work under the direction of our whole school pastoral lead. As such this is a very rewarding role.

The key areas for the role are:

•  To provide classroom supervision for pupils where colleagues are absent from duty.
• To maintain accurate records during the usual teacher’s absence, e.g. feedback to the teacher and accurate registers.
•  Work across all year groups in school

Support for Pupils

• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Use specialist knowledge and experience to support pupils to learn in line with their individual learning plans or targets

Main Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance
• Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships with pupils and provide appropriate support at times of crisis

 Support for the Teacher

• Work with the teacher to establish a purposeful orderly and productive learning environment
• Work with the teacher and other staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans and resources as appropriate
• Monitor, evaluate and evidence pupils’ progress and provide accurate information and analysis when required
• Undertake the marking of work
• Promote and maintain health and safety through the pro-active management of pupil behaviour dealing promptly with incidents and issues in line with school policies
•  Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, exchanging information sensitively and effectively in a range of matters including progress, behaviour and attendance
• Liaise with other professionals and services as appropriate
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate when required
•  Provide general administrative support and assist with the development of a range of plans and monitoring systems