Cover Supervisor, Woodville, DE11 7JR

Vision & Aims - The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education 
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the cover team.

You will work under an agreed system of supervision, to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementing work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities in line with the Academy’s policies and procedures. 

The position will be 37 hours per week; working weeks are Term Time.

About You

 To be successful, you will be professional, understanding and have a can-do attitude. You will also demonstrate a good understanding of areas of learning and social/emotional needs of students.

You should possess NVQ level 3 or above for Teaching Assistant.

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust. 

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Taste Card
• Discounts for days out, shopping, holidays and more, with different offers each month
• Access to a fitness suite, located at The de Ferrers Academy

Visits 

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit and this can be arranged by telephoning 01283 216765. 

To Apply 

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact The Trust HR Team via email careers@deferrerstrust.com or by telephone 01283 372 621.

To apply, please click below. 

Closing date: 9.00am on 12th December 2019

Interview date: 19th December 2019  

You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept CVs.

If you do not hear back after five working days from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.