Cover Supervisor

King Edward VI Academy is now recruiting for a Cover Supervisor 37 hrs per week. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Act in accordance with School policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.

To supervise lessons for absent teachers, which will include:

Delivering and explaining the work set to students

Responding to any questions relevant to the work set

Ensuring that the students have the materials they need to carry out the tasks set for them

Ensure a positive working atmosphere is maintained and that the work is productive

Taking class registers at the start of each lesson

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

Following the school systems for achievement and behaviour issues related to lessons and recording electronically using the student management system

Collecting, if required, completed work after lessons and return it to the teacher.

Assist teaching staff in arranging classroom displays and materials.

Assist teaching staff with classroom administration and accurate recording of data on the student management system.

Attend relevant INSET staff training sessions and other ad-hoc meetings.

Supervise pupils in designated areas of the school at breaktimes and lunchtime.

Invigilate internal and external examinations.

To provide administrative support including filing, word processing and reprographics work.

To carry out telephone, reception and messenger duties.

To open and distribute incoming mail and send outgoing mail. Receive incoming goods, checking against orders.

To assist with the arrangement of routine tasks within School which may include HPV vaccinations, school photographs and induction/open evenings.

To take the outgoing post to the sorting office at least once per week.

Undertake any other agreed tasks as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post of Cover Supervisor.

Principle Accountabilities

To report to the immediate supervisor (or other designated person) any problems relating to student behavior, equipment, materials, whole school related matters.

To work as a member of a team and contribute positively to effective working relationships within the School.

To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the School.

To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and encourage the students to become more responsible for their own learning.

To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the School.

37 hours per week - term time only -39 weeks

Salary & Benefits

FTE £20,092 (Actual salary £17569.23)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please visit our website. Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.