Cover Supervisor - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Recruitment Services Ltd

Description

Barnsley Recruitment Services are working with our lovely client, a Barnsley secondary school, to hire a Cover Supervisor for an ASAP start.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide supervision of pupil learning within the academy.

You will need to respond to questions, generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom.

In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom-based staff to provide general support for departments.

This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. You will supervise pupil learning by delivering cover work that has been set in accordance with academy policy, following the supportive learning framework. 2. You will manage the behaviour of pupils while they are undertaking their work ensuring a positive and purposeful classroom environment is established. 3. You will respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake the set activities within the lesson. 4. You will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. 5. You will provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement. 6. You will deal with problems or emergencies according to the academy/school policies and procedures. 7. You will ensure that all work is collected and returned to the classroom teacher. 8. You will provide accurate and effective feedback and reports to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. 9. You will recognise pupil achievement in accordance with the academy/school rewards policy. 10. You will work with and liaise with the Teaching Assistants who may be supporting individuals within the cover lesson. 11. You will provide additional support to identified classes during times when cover lessons have not been allocated. 12. You will support lunchtime duties and whole academy/school detentions, where required. 13. You will undertake the role of form tutor, where required. 14. You will contribute to the invigilation of public examinations, where required. 15. You will work under the guidance of senior teaching staff to provide cover for planned and unplanned absence of teachers within the agreed system of supervision. 16. You will participate in appraisal, training and professional development as required.
Grade E Points 9 to 13 (£25,119 to £26,873 Full Time Equivalent). The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £21,701.04.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent practical work experience
• Communicating and working effectively, confidently, and respectfully with senior colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Working within a school and team environment
• Working within a partnership context, including co-ordinating collaborative activities and plans
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time to ensure that deadlines are met
• ICT skills to produce quality reports and documents, and to create and manage simple databases
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people
• Proven ability to work as part of a team member to achieve goals in effective co-operation
• Ability to work independently, with good awareness of when to take initiative and when to check and confirm actions
• Ability to be well organised and accurate in all aspects of the role with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to work well under pressure and to respect sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to form strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, within the academies and in partner organisations, even when working remotely
• Diplomacy and discretion and the ability to appropriately manage confidential information
• Knowledge of the use of the School Information System If you are interested in this role by applying with an up to date CV.