At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester.
About the role
To cover some timetabled classes throughout the week in addition to covering general absence etc.
Deliver high quality lessons and occasionally deal with challenging behaviour in the classroom
Making sure all students are focused and on track to meeting the lesson objectives
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Help any students who are struggling with the work set for their cover lessons
Undertake such duties as are delegated by SLT
Experience of working in other education settings is essential.
Main Tasks
The specific nature and balance of these responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the school and may be shared.
Cover Supervisor responsibilities
To carry out duties of a school teacher
To carry out the duties of a general class teacher as detailed in the school’s class teacher job description
To be responsible for teaching in an autistic setting
To provide additional capacity to our Teaching Assistant team when required
About us
Brookthorpe Hall School is a growing school and caters for Autistic pupils aged 7-16. With almost 50 pupils, we are searching for someone to help us make a difference. We have a shared vision where we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world.
Our growing school delivers a structured programme of education, tailored to each student’s individual needs and considering their Education, Health and Care plans. Students are taught in small cohorts and individually, by fully qualified teachers and instructors.
We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment where pupil’s needs are met.
Options Autism is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the second year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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