What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Galmpton Primary School who is confident with the following key responsibilities: § Supervise Learning Activities:Oversee pupils working on pre-prepared exercises provided by the absent teacher. § Classroom Management:Manage pupil behaviour to ensure a productive and constructive learning environment, adhering to the school's policies and procedures. § Support Pupils:Respond to general questions from pupils regarding the work set and offer general feedback.Offer support with any minor issues that may arise § Logistics:Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher. § Safeguarding:Adhere to all safeguarding and child protection policies to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils A cover supervisor supports a class with their learning during a teacher's short-term absence by overseeing pupils as they complete pre-prepared work. Key responsibilities include creating a calm and focussed learning environment, encouraging positive pupil behaviour, answering general questions about the work, and dealing with minor issues that may arise. This role requires strong communication skills, effective classroom management, and the ability to work independently. The primary focus is on keeping pupils engaged with their work rather than delivering lessons or planning content. What the school offers its staff The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon & Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, integrity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.