Job Opportunity: Cover Supervisor
Location: New Barn School, Welford, Newbury, RG20 8HZ
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 and 1x5:00pm finish
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Eligibility: UK applicants only
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team as part of our continued growth.
Our Vision
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.
Job Purpose
* To cover timetabled classes throughout the week, including general absences.
* Deliver high-quality lessons and manage challenging behaviour when necessary.
* Ensure students stay focused and meet lesson objectives.
* Prepare classrooms for lessons and assist students struggling with cover work.
* Undertake duties delegated by SLT.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities will vary according to the school's needs and may be shared:
* Carry out duties of a schoolteacher as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
* Perform the duties of a general class teacher as per the school’s job description.
* Teach across Key Stages 3 & 4.
* Maintain and develop the ethos, values, and purposes of the school.
* Contribute to planning and school improvement initiatives.
* Implement policies on equal opportunities for staff and pupils.
* Organise and supervise school routines efficiently.
About Us
New Barn School offers a broad curriculum for pupils aged 6–19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. We utilize outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. Located conveniently near Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading, we provide a supportive environment for pupils to develop skills and confidence.
As part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading provider of specialist education and residential care, and Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative, measurable outcomes for our pupils and young people.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media and DBS checks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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