Primary Phase Cover Leader

• Are you interested in working with young people in a high-regarded educational environment?
• Are you a hard-working, team player with patience and imagination to inspire children in their learning?
• Do you need to gain more school-based experience across all ages to further your career?

Primary Phase Cover Leader

To start as soon as possible

37 hours a week – 7.30am – 3.30pm, term time only

Salary Grade D £23,703 - £26,401 FTE

Actual annual salary: £20,330 - £22,652

“The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community,

where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence.”

(Ofsted, September 2022)

The Westgate, Hampshire’s first 4-16 All Through School, is a well-established and highly regarded school. We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic individual to lead and deliver the organisation of cover in the Primary Phase of the school, and to manage all aspects of arranging class cover by supply teachers. You will also cover classes across the whole school, from Year 1 to Year 11 and maintain oversight of Teaching Assistants’ absence in our Primary Phase.

This is an ideal opportunity if you are interested in a route into teaching, or if you are an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking a leadership role.

Benefits of working at The Westgate School:

• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities

The successful candidate will:

• Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent
• Have the leadership skills required to lead, support and professionally develop a team of cover supervisors
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills
• Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil
• Be cheerful, flexible and approachable
• Show initiative within the role and have good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Be a hard-working team player/leader, as well as being able to work independently, and be able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for our pupils
• Have the patience and the imagination to help and inspire our children with their learning
• Be able to establish effective relationships with young people, whilst maintaining a positive climate for learning in the classroom
• Be able to effectively manage classroom behaviour
• Be able to think on your feet in a role which involves a lot of ‘on the spot’ decisions

Experience with SIMS is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided for the successful candidate. We can offer opportunities for professional development and training.

Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.

Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk  and please send completed application forms to the HR Officer at recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12 June 2023 at midday

Interview Date: 15 June 2023