Cover Supervisor/Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Parkwood E-ACT Academy, awarded a ‘good’ from Ofsted in 2014, is a highly respected and supportive specialist language and sports academy based in the north of Sheffield, easily accessible from the M1/ A1 motorway network.  We moved into our state of the art building over Easter 2012: as well as serving a practical purpose, the new buildings and facilities at Parkwood  E-ACT Academy have been designed to inspire the pupils and staff who use them.   We are seeking to appoint someone who is energetic and competent to take on the role of cover supervisor.    The role involves the supervision of whole classes under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementation of work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities.    Applicants will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a confident, reliable and professional manner, very good literacy and numeracy skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications or experience and have the ability and desire to work with young people.    An initial training programme will be given to enable you to carry out your duties effectively.  The Academy is a “high energy” and rewarding place to work and staff working here can see the positive impact they make on young people. Parkwood E-ACT Academy recognises and values continued professional development and as such training opportunities will be made available throughout your career with us. For more information, please contact wendy.jackson@e-act.org.uk  Visits to the Academy are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting:-  Wendy Jackson – 0114 2310221 ext 2051 (from 27th February 2017)  The closing date for this post is 10.00am on Friday 3rd March 2017   E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.   E-ACT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity