APPLICATION PACK COVER SUPERVISOR required as soon as possible Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 th May at 9.00 a.m. Head of Schools: Mrs Nicola Bull Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RD Tel: 01722 328565 Fax: 01722 421391 Email: office@st-edmunds.eu Website: www.st-edmunds.eu A Church of England Academy Trust 1
NBl/CCk May 2018 Dear Prospective Applicant Cover Supervisor Required as soon as possible to supervise the learning of students during the short term absence of teaching staff. This is a permanent post. 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.10 a.m. to 2.50 p.m. each day, including a 40 minute unpaid lunch break. 39 working weeks (term time only); 5.26 weeks of the school holidays are paid. Salary: Grade F: 10.08 per hour Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 th May at 9.00 a.m. I am pleased that you are interested in applying for this post at the Wyvern and St Edmund s Learning Campus. These are happy and caring schools, where students achieve well. We have high expectations of student attainment and similarly we expect much from our staff. We are aiming for outstanding provision in all areas and this appointment is a key factor in ensuring that we achieve that ambition. I can assure you that you will find Wyvern and St Edmund s a welcoming and rewarding place in which to work. Our students are delightful; they embrace learning opportunities and respond well to challenge. We are especially proud of our caring and supportive Christian ethos which runs through every aspect of school life. How to Apply Please take time to look at the information about Wyvern and St Edmund s which is on our website. Should you have any specific queries that are not answered by the information we have provided, then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Charlotte Crook, my PA: email ccrook@st-edmunds.eu 2
Please email your application to the Headteacher s PA, Mrs Charlotte Crook: ccrook@st-edmunds.eu Remember to include three documents: Application Form Equality & Diversity Form Letter of Application (no more than 2 sides of A4 paper) in which you detail the skills, attributes and experiences which make you an appropriate candidate for the post You may also post your application form if you wish. Disclosure & Barring Service Due to the nature of the position for which you are applying, and to ensure your suitability for this type of work, you will be required to apply for clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service if you are successful in your application. This will take place before your appointment is confirmed. The clearance process will disclose details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions. Having a criminal conviction will not automatically exclude you from employment this will depend on the nature of the position, and the circumstances and background of the offences committed. We look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Nicola Bull Head of School 3
COVER SUPERVISOR Person Specification Our ideal candidate will have: the ability to form positive relationships with both young people and adults; the skills to adapt to a variety of situations through working in a range of subject areas; previous experience of working with school age children; the willingness to undertake training to apply behaviour management policies and strategies and to understand classroom roles and responsibilities; a genuine interest in helping young people to achieve their potential; a charismatic personality and a strong presence in the learning environment; a calm, confident and resilient personality. 4
Cover Supervisor Job Profile Main Job Purpose To supervise the learning of whole classes during the short term absence of the class teacher as they undertake work set by the teacher; to invigilate tests and examinations and to provide additional support to students within lessons. Ref: SCH052/Grade F Main Duties 1. Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher, in accordance with school policy 2. Manage the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive learning environment 3. Respond appropriately to student queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and provide reasonable guidance on content. 4. Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school s policies and procedures. 5. Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher. 6. Report back as appropriate using the school s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the class, and any issues arising 7. Support other activities relating to the supervision of students, e.g. general supervision during school breaks, attendance on school trips 8. Liaise with staff, particularly senior teaching/pastoral staff, to receive and provide information and guidance about work set, student behaviour and conduct, and attendance. 9. Assist with other activities relating to the supervision of students, such as invigilation of tests, and provide additional support to student within lessons when not needed for cover. 5
Supervision and Management The job holder has no regular supervisory responsibility for staff but assists in work familiarization of peers and new recruits. Creativity and Innovation (i.e. Problem Solving) The job holder works within school procedures, policies and approved methods but sometimes has to interpret these to deal with a problem Key Contacts And Relationships The jobholder has extensive contact with students, which involves mentoring, motivating and imparting skills and knowledge. Information is exchanged with Teachers and other school staff, school management, parents/carers and at times representatives of other Agencies e.g. Health, Social Care Key Contacts And Relationships The jobholder is expected to follow school procedures to resolve routine problems encountered in the job but to seek assistance, or approval to their recommendations, for anything more unusual. Resources The jobholder is expected to use school resources appropriately and with care, but is not personally accountable for their overall security. Working Environment The jobholder is mainly based in a classroom setting and there is regular background noise. The work involves some crouching, stretching, or working in other constrained or awkward positions e.g. when dealing with students. Knowledge and Skills The role demands that the jobholder has the ability to undertake a range of involved tasks involving the application of rules, procedures and techniques. The jobholder needs a good standard of practical knowledge of learning support needs and ways of meeting these, and good skills in dealing with students. Through experience based learning and/or formal training they will operate at Level 3 of the national standards for Teaching Assistants. 6