Cover Supervisor

Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make them most of the opportunities they are given.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.
Main responsibilities:
To cover whole classes in the absence of the teacher as directed by the cover co-ordinator. You will supervise and deliver pre-prepared learning activities ensuring all students are fully engaged and learning
Main duties and responsibilities

• To proactively support the learning of students in class by explaining, reading, clarifying work and encouraging successful completion of tasks


• To ensure students are actively engaged and learning in cover lessons


• To assist in College attendance record keeping by taking class registers


• To ensure the security of classroom equipment and resources including ICT


• To provide feedback to the appropriate teacher regarding the learning activities, conduct and response of the class


• To carry out any administration relating to the lesson


• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers within the College


• To promote positive behaviour and relationships, using effective strategies in a timely manner in accordance with College policies


• Follow instructions for the lesson with regard to the conduct and content of the lesson, ensuring that the primary focus is on maintaining good order and keeping students on task


• Support students by providing a supportive but well-disciplined environment which complies with the College's policies and procedures


• Be aware of any special needs of students within the class and respond accordingly


• When not required to undertake any responsibility falling within the above, Cover Supervisors may be directed to provide additional support in the school, in accordance with the duties of other similarly or lower graded jobs for which they are suitably skilled/ qualified.


• To participate in a programme of staff development
  
  Strong academic record, including English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 or above (previously grade C or above)


• Experience of working with/supervising students including knowledge of behavioural and learning difficulties.


• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain good working relationships with teachers, students, parents and staff
  
  We are looking for a Cover Supervisor at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medial and Healthcare College Campus.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.
Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum.

NJC Grade D scp 8 - 14 £24,702 - £27,334 FTE per annum Actual salary £21,014 - £23,253 per annum,
• Professional development and career progression


• Generous pension scheme


• An Employee Assistance Programme


• Gym Discounts


• Free eye tests


• Cycle to work scheme


• Green car scheme


• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation