Blaise High School has a strong and consistent approach to school culture. We have a clear set of routines that are well established across the school. These routines enable teachers to focus on
teaching and children to truly learn and be themselves. This structure allows children to climb their own personal mountains to the best universities in the country or careers of their choosing.
We understand that where schools engage external cover or supply teachers that this causes a risk to the culture of the school. As such we are looking for a cover supervisor who is a full-time member of staff at Blaise and so understands how things work at our school.
The appointed cover supervisor will take cover alongside members of SLT. Where we at times put multiple groups into a large teaching space; we will always try and staff this with SLT.
This is a very important role for our school. It will be well suited to someone who has experience in schools, but will be equally well suited to someone who is looking for some in school experience and considering training to teach.
Purpose of the Job
To provide short-term cover for absent teachers, supervising classes and ensuring that the work set is carried out in a disruption free working environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise work that has been set in accordance with the school policy
- Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment in accordance with the whole school behaviour system.
- Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher.
- Ensure the room is left tidy and ready for the next lesson
- Supervise centralised cover lessons where required
- Report back on the lesson ensuring any issues arising are reported back to the usual class teacher or relevant leader
- Record and report attendance in accordance with school policy
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all in the classroom
- Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and health and safety
- Follow school policies and procedures especially those related to child protection and health and safety
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
What’s in it for you?
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Childcare Voucher scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
We value a diverse workforce and develop people from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all employees undergo full DBS checks prior to and whilst employed at Blaise High School.
Candidates' ability to meet all essential criteria of the Employee Specification will be tested and assessed during the selection process, including suitability to work with children. Our interview process includes safeguarding questions.
Current and previous employers of shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide references and any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided and issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.