Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA). This is a Grade 5, permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,998 pro rata and the full time equivalent is £29,064.
We are looking for Cover Supervisors to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delivering agreed learning activities to whole classes to cover for short term staff absences. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes to whole classes, ensuring that the educational provision for students is not detrimentally affected by staff absence. You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students in lessons and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems. You will need to have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to NVQ Level 2 or higher. You will also require experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age and an understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies. Main purpose of the job: you will be responsible for supporting the management and development of a specialist area in school or across a department, and/or leading and deploying teaching assistants in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
Responsibilities
* To work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work
* Contribute to Senior Management Team or Departmental Management Team
* Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures
* Supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy
* Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work
* Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Qualifications and Experience
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, NVQ Level 2 or higher
* Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
* Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday healthcare expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Additional Information
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: https://www.prospere.org.uk/
Job Application Information: Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment: All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equality Statement: Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Application Contact
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
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