Job Description

About this Role

At The Deanes, our curriculum is underpinned by our iMatter ethos and values. Our curriculum is instrumental in the fulfilment of our iMatter Promises. Our curriculum not only reflects the needs of our students and our community, but it promotes a love of learning and personal growth.

We do this with a creative and relevant curriculum which inspires and motivates all students to develop as individuals and achieve academic excellence. We support our students and equip them with the skills and attributes they need to become confident, determined and respectful young adults who have exciting and ambitious aspirations for their futures.

At The Deanes, we are committed to equality. We aim for every student to fulfil their potential no matter what their needs. The Deanes is committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families.

Purpose:

To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

Cover Manager/ 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 Manager/ Supervisor 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 Manager/ 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.

To be responsible for arranging cover for Staff illness/medical appointments, Courses, Cross-curricular events, Examinations, Interviews

Hours of Work:
Monday 07.15 - 16.00; Tuesday - Thursday 07.15 - 15.00; Friday 07.15 - 14.45

This is a term time only role, 38 weeks per year plus Inset days.

The Deanes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

Information about the School

South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools.

SEEAT was inaugurated on 1st April 2014. It was made up from Westcliff High School for Girls, Prince Avenue Academy, Nursery and Children’s Centre (sponsored by WHSG) and Rochford Primary School and Nursery. The Trust enlarged on 1st September 2014 with WHSG sponsoring the academisation of Holt Farm Junior School. In September 2021 The Deanes School, Hadleigh Junior School and The Westborough School joined us followed by Heycroft Primary School in January 2024.

Since April 2024 we have been supporting Cornelius Vermuyden School and working in close partnership, including providing and Executive Head arrangement.

We are a friendly, collaborative family of schools and we believe that all the schools in the family have become significantly stronger since working together as part of SEEAT.

We are looking to grow in a measured way over the next few years. If you are interested in joining us, we would be happy to talk to school leaders and governors about your options and to share how we believe SEEAT could make a positive difference to the pupils, staff, and families in your school.

Please contact HR at hr@seeat.org for recruitment queries or info@seeat.org for other queries.