Lesson Cover Officer
Foxford Community School
Coventry
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2019
Job overview
Lesson Cover Officer Grade 4 Term time only, + 5 days 33 hrs per week, Temporary or Permanent
Pro rata salary band: £14,772 - £17,308 (9.94 – 11.64 per hour) (Full time, all year round band: £19,171 to £22,462)
The role of the cover officer is to provide effective classroom cover in the absence of a teacher. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional to join our team to play a vital role in school. You will deliver the work set by the teacher to our students in any subject area across the school; ensuring students are on task, demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning. You will need confidence, with the ability to inspire our students so that they maintain their learning in the absence of their teacher.
You would not necessarily need to be able specialise in any particular subject area, however, if you did have a subject specialism, we would try to play to your strengths and offer the opportunity to support in this area. You would need a high level of literacy and numeracy so that you can support our students to achieve their best.
Perhaps you are someone who is really determined to get onto the right teacher training programme for you, looking for a stepping stone to gain some instrumental experience. This opportunity will certainly provide this. You could be affiliated to one or more faculties and a number of students. You will have the chance to be a tutor, to participate in all stages of the planning cycle, to assist colleagues with the differentiation of resources and to mentor a number of identified students. We would seek a high level of literacy and numeracy in
Foxford is an 11-18 vibrant, multi-cultural school which is known for its friendly and supportive ethos and its ambition to succeed. We have recently become part of Castle Phoenix Trust which specialises in leadership and was founded in February 2013, on the success of the Caludon Castle Teaching School.
Being part of a Multi Academy Trust, and its associated teaching school, facilitates an opportunity to further develop our strategies to continue to invest in and develop our staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best.
The Trust has a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition, through its people strategy, and offers a range of benefits which include the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, free parking and an employee discount scheme.
Application packs are available to download on www.wmjobs.co.uk www.tes.co.uk or by email from Ali Wilkins, HR manager, aliw@foxford.coventry.sch.uk. Completed forms are returnable to HumanResources@caludoncastle.co.uk
Application deadline: Friday, 6 December 2019, 9.00 am
Attached documents
About Foxford Community School
- Foxford Community School
- Grange Road, Longford, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 6BB
- United Kingdom
Headteacher - Alison Gallagher
Foxford Community School joined the Castle Phoenix Trust in October 2018, who are committed to supporting the vision and values of the new headteacher. Foxford is a co-educational maintained secondary school situated in Longford, Coventry. The school is for students aged 11-18 and features a sixth form with capacity for 200 students.
The new headteacher started at Foxford in October 2020 including new recruits to her leadership team. They are passionate about ensuring all students have a good education. At Foxford we are extremely proud of our school and our students which study here. Students develop into confident young adults who are committed to preparing for their future career and study choices. Foxford is an inclusive school that focuses on the serious business of achievement for all students. The leadership team and staff have very high expectations for all students in terms of behaviour, progress and outcomes. Foxford nurtures respect, responsibility, reflectiveness and collaboration. Above all, students will move forward in life as kind, resilient, confident individuals who are equipped to make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world.
Foxford offers an abundance of exciting enrichment opportunities for students to explore in sport, enterprise, music, community engagement and cultural opportunities. Staff believe it is their responsibility to provide students with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations. In partnership with parents, the community and the Castle Phoenix Trust, a memorable experience for the students will be delivered which will lead to happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.
Staff within Foxford are inspirational, dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of activities which will challenge students to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, Foxford students are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world, embracing new experiences to build their confidence - a ‘can do’ attitude can be seen and heard around the school.
Enjoy exploring our website and please contact us if you wish to find out more about our exciting journey.
https://www.foxfordschool.co.uk/
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