Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Purpose of Job:

To supervise whole classes of students aged 11 to 18 during the short-term absence of teachers. Cover Supervisors will give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to teachers but will not be required to undertake 'specified work' (planning, preparation, delivery, assessment, recording and reporting of achievement, progress and development). Cover Supervisors will not therefore be subject to a 'system of supervision' other than the general supervision applicable to all staff and will act under the professional direction of teachers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong behaviour management skills, clear communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with students. Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, you will contribute to a calm, purposeful learning culture and support the school's wider aims and values.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

· Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities

· Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

· Keep pupils on task and respond to general queries

· Promote whole school literacy and numeracy

· Promoting good behaviour through working with individuals and through the joint development of programmes within the school community.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

· Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson

· Keep appropriate records as agreed with the teacher

· Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

· Taking part in the preventative work within the school that is focussed on avoiding criminality among young people.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

· Support the use of ICT where appropriate

· Make appropriate use of equipment and resources

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,

· equal opportunities, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection,

· reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

· Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to

· opportunities to learn and develop

· Participate in training and other learning activities as required

· Attend relevant school meetings as required

· To respect confidentiality at all time

Information about the School

Cecil Jones has been graded GOOD by Ofsted after a full inspection in September 2023.

As part of the Loxford School Trust we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards.

This enables us to stay ahead of an ever evolving education system and a constantly changing society. The Trust strongly believes in developing students, so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.

We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.

Our vision is simple, “that no child is left behind”.

Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society.

Cecil Jones Academy will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel.

We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.

Cecil Jones Academy is an inclusive school and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are a family. We will work closely with our parents and our community in order to achieve the best for all in our school.

We aim to:

• Achieve exam success for all – we want our pupils to have as many choices as possible, with a strong foundation of GCSEs
• Ensure that every child leaves our school knowing themselves as an individual, as a member of a team and as a citizen
• Create a culture of learning for life
• Provide the skills needed for self-management, resilience and self-worth
• Give opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom to enrich our pupils

We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and will work with every student to ensure that they get there. Our school is committed to the success of each of our pupils.

Our website should answer many of your queries.

The Loxford School Trust and Cecil Jones Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.