Cover Supervisor Location: Wymondham Salary: Points 7-11 of the SET Support Staff Salary Scale, FTE £26,403 - £28,142 per annum, Pro-rata £20,660 - £22,413 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay Vacancy Type: Permanent, 38.75 hours per week, term-time only The College is a member of the Education Trust, an expanding education trust consisting of 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools. The Role The College wishes to appoint an effective and reliable individual who has a good rapport with young people to join their team of Cover Supervisors on a permanent basis for daily cover. Cover Supervisors supervise lessons during the short-term absence of teachers, undertake administrative tasks in departments and assist in other areas of the College, including boarding houses as required. Some specialist knowledge in a particular area of the curriculum would be advantageous for this post, but is not a requirement. From time to time, Cover Supervisors may be asked to accompany visits and trips out of College hours. Key Responsibilities Supervise work set by absent teachers under the general direction of the Head of Department or Cover Coordinator; Manage the behaviour of pupils within the Colleges policies; Respond to questions from pupils about processes and procedures; Assist pupils in the completion of work as appropriate; Collect completed work and return it as required by the teacher or Head of Department; Report, using the Colleges established referral procedures, issues concerning attendance or behaviour; Establish productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations; Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom, recognising and responding to their individual needs; Support the independent learning of pupils, especially through use of the Library and ICT resources; Provide day time supervision for boarding houses and the refectory as required; Attend and participate in meetings concerning pupils or College policies and practices from time to time as required; Attend training on issues such as Child Protection; From time to time assist teaching staff with the supervision of College visits, trips and co-curricular activities; Supervise other areas of the College as required from time to time. Skills and Qualifications The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The professional competencies expected of a Cover Supervisor are: Have the personality and presence required to carry out required duties effectively; Have a good rapport with young people and be able to act as a positive role model to them; Be supportive of the particular ethos and expectations of the College as a leading state boarding school; Be flexible and creative in approach and be open to the possibility of developing a wider role in the College. The qualifications and previous experience required for a Cover Supervisor are: A good level of literacy and numeracy with a minimum of grade C or 4 in English and Maths; A degree level qualification, or equivalent, would also be an advantage; however, candidates with relevant experience should not be discouraged from applying. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.