Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £23,208 to £25,271 pro-rata per annum (£26,421 - £28,770 per annum full time/full year equivalent)
Working Weeks: Term Time plus 1 weeks (39 weeks)
Thetford Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to work as a Cover Supervisor to provide cover for whole classes whilst covering the absence of teachers to allow them to carry out professional duties and training.
Cover will include the PE department, enabling students to continue practical PE in the absence of their teacher so previous experience or an enthusiasm in this field would be beneficial.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
The main responsibility of the role will be:
1. To provide high quality supervision of classes to cover short-term absence of the regular teacher
2. To provide high quality general curriculum support including planning and administration
The ideal candidate will have/be:
3. Very good numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE grade C (or NVQ 3 equivalent) in Maths and English
4. Proficient use of technology and understanding of its use in supporting effective teaching and learning
5. Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments) covering groups or whole classes
Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and is at the academic and cultural heart of the community. Pupils are taught a curriculum to prepare them for challenges they may face whilst building an appreciation and understanding of the world and achieve this by teaching pupils to develop a set of values and habits to allow them to contribute to their community, and beyond.
The school’s vision is that every pupil can succeed, both in their academic results and as an outgoing and positive member of the local, national, and global communities. Thetford Academy achieves this by ensuring that everyone commits to achieving outstanding progress, enjoying, and engaging in their learning, and being prepared to take on challenge without the fear of failure.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Thetford, click here. Thetford Academy has been rated as Good overall by Ofsted, after an inspection in March 2020. The report says that the school has 'a curriculum that ensures pupils deepen their thinking' and that pupils 'feel valued and cared for.'
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
6. Generous holiday entitlement.
7. Local Government Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions.
8. Employee Assistance Programme which provided a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well.
9. Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club.
10. Cycle-to-work scheme.
11. Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers.
12. Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal.
13. Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts.
14. Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers.
15. Free Parking (on most sites).
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.
Closing date for application: 12pm on Monday 13th May 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.