Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Isleworth

Salary: NJC Scale 5 Points 11-15

Job type: Full Time Permanent

About us:

Bolder Academy is a relatively new, mixed, non-denominational school which opened in September 2018. Set up by primary and secondary Headteachers in the London Borough of Hounslow to meet the demand for extra school places, we are a strong part of the community.

About the Role:

Are you seeking an opportunity to play a major role in a thriving and dynamic Academy? Bolder Academy is looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor who would be covering an array of subjects when class teachers are not in school. The ideal candidate will have the skills and confidence needed to keep the class motivated and focused so they can work on the activities set and prepared for them.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be part of a team who work collaboratively to contribute to the continued success of the school. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our students and teachers. You will primarily be responsible for covering for teacher absence and helping to deliver the highest quality learning experiences in order that all our students achieve their potential. The role requires you to support students as they work through the lesson and to understand how to help them to complete tasks, where needed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The normal duties of the postholder will usually include some of the following:

1. To support Bolder Academy’s vision of learning and pastoral support.
2. To work as part of a team, sharing excellent practice and learning from others.
3. To cover lessons when the usual class teacher is unavailable.
4. To follow school procedures in dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies.
5. To collect completed work after lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher.
6. To show initiative and be proactive if there is an issue with the work set by the class teacher.
7. To take the class register in line with legal and school requirements.
8. To undertake additional duties as directed by senior leadership team e.g. lunch and playground duties, supervision of students travelling between sites or to their PE lessons, or in the internal exclusion area.
9. To attend relevant staff and team meetings.

10. To help other staff if required. For instance, in the event of no teacher absence, you will be required to assist other staff as directed.
11. To assist in the supervision of tests and exams.
12. To complete ad-hoc administrative tasks.
13. To have vision and creativity, work hard and have strong inter-personal skills.
14. To undertake a break duty and first aid duties (appropriate training will be given).

15. To accompany and support the student(s) on visits, trips and out of school activities if necessary.

16. To attend relevant meetings, reviews, visits and participate in training opportunities and performance development as required.
17. To attend Parent Consultation evenings if required.

Safeguarding

• Uphold the Academy’s policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters.
• Have commitment to the Academy’s equality policies.
• Ensure any extra-curricular activities will be free from partisan, political and religious view. Where political issues are discussed, a balanced view is always presented.

Extra Information:

• Starting salary to be agreed depending on experience.
• This position is Full time, term time only, including INSET days.

Please click on the APPLY button where you will be emailed a copy of the application form to complete and return via email.

Bolder is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to safeguarding undertake online training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview. Bolder is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Substitute Teacher, Bank Teacher, Teaching Staff, Trainee Teacher, Junior Teacher, New Teacher, Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Support, Cover Teacher, Aspiring Teacher, Qualified Teacher, Part Qualified Teacher, Tutor may also be considered for this role.