Cover Supervisor

Grade 4 (below bar)

37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year

Alde Valley Academy is a secondary school located in Leiston, Suffolk and is part of the Waveney Valley Academies Trust (WVAT). It was rated ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2017) and prides itself on nurturing, motivating and encouraging all its staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about inspiring students of all abilities and will have high expectations in standards and strong classroom management skills. 

Duties will involve:

Taking an electronic register at the beginning of each class.

Advising the students of the work set. This should be provided either by the Head of Department, or by the absent teacher.

Managing the behaviour of the students to ensure a constructive and positive learning environment.

Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to this School’s policies and procedures.

Collecting the work at the end of the lesson.

Reporting back to the Head of Department.

 

Person Specification – Skills/Experience we are seeking

The ability to manage student behaviour and supervise the completion of work set for the cover lesson.·    

Self-confidence in decision making, and ability to be assertive when required.·        

Good communication skills.     

Preferably some previous school-based employment or experience.        

Computer skills are essential.

Educated to ‘A’ Level standard or equivalent.

Well-developed sense of humour.

Enthusiasm and resilience.

Confidence to lead students across the age range of 11 – 16.

Experience using the SIMs system would be an advantage.

 

Alde Valley Academy and WVAT are committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

An application form must be completed in full to apply for this position.

Please return completed application forms to:  heads.pa@aldevalley.suffolk.sch.uk

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the academy please contact Liz Pattinson on:  01728 830570

Closing date:  10am Friday 10th December 2021

Interview date: Week beginning 13th December 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check