Job Description
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Aim:
We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring, enthusiastic and experienced Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team in September 2018.
Job Purpose:
The role of cover supervisor will be to provide release time for our Teachers as well as providing cover across the school as required. In addition, there might be opportunities to lead pupil interventions.
General Duties:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience at covering classes at least across Key Stages 1 and 2
Deliver effective, engaging lessons to pupils based on lesson plans and materials provided by the absent classroom teacher.
Flexibility and an ability to use initiative
Excellent behaviour management and an inclusive ethos
An ability to communicate clearly using standard English, GCSE 'C' grade or equivalent in English and Maths
The ideal candidate will begin work with us in September to provide planned classroom cover, teaching the whole class in accordance with the teachers' plans. In emergency cover situations be responsible for planning and preparing lessons/learning activities and to delivering these in whole classes and small groups.
To work with small groups or individual pupils to provide learning opportunities which will support them in achieving their full potential.
Other Duties
Any other duties required by Head Teacher or Inclusion Manager which are appropriate to the post that may reasonably required from time to time.
To work within and encourage the school's equal Opportunity Policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour.
To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the school's Health and Safety guidance and legislation.
Monitor any problems and difficulties reporting these to teaching staff.
Deneholm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.