NJC L3 Cover Supervisor

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WEST SITE Brunts Lane Biggleswade Beds SG18 0LY EAST SITE Bantock Way Biggleswade Beds SG18 8UQ

01767 312311/312212 office@standrews.beds.sch.uk

www.standrewsprimaryschool.org

L3 Cover Supervisor to work in all year bands across both sites

8.45 a.m. to 3.45 p.m. Monday - Friday (30 hours)

Needed as soon as possible to cover teacher absence across the school.

Responsible To: Headteacher/Senior Manager

Job Purpose: To cover in the absence of a teacher by supervising pupils who are carrying out work set by the teacher in advance.

(N.B. The DfES guidance on cover supervision, endorsed by all the signatories of the Workforce Agreement, states that “cover supervision occurs when there is no active teaching taking place... pupils would continue their learning by carrying out a pre-prepared exercise under supervision. Cover supervision should only be used for short term absences”.)

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. To supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher, creating and maintaining a purposeful and orderly learning environment for pupils.

2. To ensure that the work set by the teacher is carried out in accordance with the school’s strategy. To check that pupils have appropriate equipment and materials to enable them to complete the tasks set and answering pupils’ questions about process and procedures.

3. To support expectations of pupil behaviour in the classroom, securing appropriate standards of discipline and ensuring that the school’s behaviour management policy is adhered to.

4. To deal with any emergencies or problems which occur, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

5. To ensure that completed work is collected at the end of the lesson and returned to the teacher.

6. To report to the teacher after the lesson, in accordance with the school’s agreed referral procedures on any issues arising, including the behaviour of pupils.

7. To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other support staff where necessary and as directed by the headteacher.

8. To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertaking training and development as required.

9. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.

10. To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the headteacher.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to the appropriate checks including with the DBS. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.