Job Description

TITLE: Cover Supervisor

SALARY GRADE: Band 4 (Point 12-20)

ROLE OF THE COVER SUPERVISOR

Cover Supervisors will be required to manage groups of around 30 pupils independently and to appropriately deliver the work set to a high standard.

You will be expected to:

· Provide cover for morning and afternoon registration

· Deliver lessons where the normal cover has been left, to a high standard with limited preparation time and on occasion at short notice

· Manage the behaviour of pupils effectively, putting an end to any unacceptable behaviour before it escalates

· Provide pupils with a positive learning environment so as to aid student progress

· Deal with any issues, whether behavioural or otherwise, in the appropriate manner according to all school policies and protocols

· Be able to resolve any problems/queries with cover, speak with other staff members or provide additional tasks yourself of suitable quality

· Evacuate your class from the building during a fire alarm and take pupils to the designated area

On occasions when cover is light such as at the beginning of terms, Cover Supervisors may also be required to carry out additional tasks such as the following tasks:

· Offer wider year group/phase support, including with displays

· Help with the supervision of the Behaviour Improvement Base

· Help with the invigilation of tests

· Help with the support of individual pupils with SEN issues

· Carry out suitable administrative tasks

Person Specification

The role of Cover Supervisor is challenging, and requires the post holder to possess the following qualities:

· a recognised competence in literacy and numeracy

· be able to think on your feet, react quickly and effectively to potential situations and use your initiative on a continuous basis

· communicate confidently and effectively with pupils and other members of staff

· control classroom behaviour, preventing any incidents or misbehaviour where possible by using a range of behaviour management strategies for which training will be available

· be patient, calm and work well under pressure

· relate well to pupils, creating rapport and helping to raise the positive profile of

· Cover Supervisors within the classroom

· enjoy a varied and constantly changing routine

· listen to instructions which may be delivered briefly and at speed, taking on new information quickly.

- Additionally to listen to pupils, particularly if they come to you with a problem

· be able to complete reports such as incident report form, behaviour diary, progress report etc, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality

In addition all Cover Supervisors should have a good understanding of SEN and G&T characteristics, knowing how to provide the best help and understanding for those with special needs, and challenging the minds of the gifted and talented. A broad awareness and understanding of medical conditions such as asthma, epilepsy etc, and a basic knowledge of first aid is also helpful.

Thameside Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks including enhanced DBS Disclosure and medical clearance.

Working in partnership with St. Clere's Co-operative Academy Trust

Information about the School

Thameside Primary is a rapidly expanding School which serves a diverse community. A commitment to equal oportunities and inclusion is essential.

Thameside is part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust who have four primary schools.Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. The Trust schools are based in Thurrock, a semi-rural location with excellent transport links to London.