Cover Supervisor role at Prospere Learning Trust – Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA). This is a Grade 5, permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,998 pro rata and the full time equivalent is £29,064.
Overview
We’re looking for Cover Supervisors to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delivering learning activities to whole classes to cover for short term absences of staff. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes to whole classes ensuring that the educational provision for students is not detrimentally affected by staff absence. You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students in lessons and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems.
Responsibilities
* To work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work.
* Contribute to Senior Management Team or Departmental Management Team.
* Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures.
* Supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy.
* Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work.
* Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Qualifications
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to NVQ L2 or higher.
* Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age and an understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – cash back for everyday healthcare expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Holiday entitlement as per policy (teachers: holiday; non-teachers: 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with service)
* Cyclescheme and Strava access
* Employee Assistance Programmes – counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union services
* Flexible working options
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card discounts
* bYond cashback card for everyday purchases
Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks and must submit a self-disclosure declaration. Enhanced Disclosure checks apply. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks and references.
Safeguarding & Equality
All staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Equality Statement: Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
About Prospere Learning Trust
MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our vision is “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focusing on top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind. MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.
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