Cover Supervisor

Salary: £26,409 to £27,711 per year (pro rata for part time)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week 38 working weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Lavington School for further information.

A bit about us:

Lavington School is a proud member of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school's distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It's our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation, and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:

• A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children in all of our schools
• A highly organised and very supportive team
• High quality professional development opportunities from Day One
• A clear, comprehensive induction process

All about the role:

Lavington is a high achieving school that is imaginative and creative in its approach to teaching and learning and is keen to look for continued and sustained improvement. We are fully committed to providing high quality education for children whatever their age. We benefit from a wonderful rural setting, surrounded by beautiful and historic countryside. The majority of our students live in nearby villages, and thrive in our supportive, positive, nurturing environment, achieving academic excellence for all.

The school enjoys a very good reputation within the community and throughout the county and continues to demonstrate the highest standards of achievement. Much of this success is due to the active partnership of home, school and community, which allows a happy working atmosphere to prevail, where hard work and good behaviour is the expectation. Our students are happy and well-motivated and respectful. They are nurtured through superb individual care, a culture of high aspirations, an extensive leadership and enrichment programme and recognition of their unique talents.

Main Purpose of the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable person who is able to work with classes across the curriculum, in the absence of teaching staff. The successful candidate will be professional, and responsible for ensuring quality learning in all lessons where cover is required. The ideal candidate could be a current or aspiring teacher, however we also welcome individuals who want to work with students, facilitating learning in the classroom. Hours in school are between 8am and 3.15pm each day. In addition we will require the successful candidate to work from home for 1.5 hours each morning, taking absent calls from teaching staff and arranging cover.

Support for Students

• Set work that has been planned by a teacher, ensuring students remain on task in a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Take register of student attendance during tutor time at the beginning and end of the day.
• Manage the behaviour of students in the classroom, reporting as appropriate using the school's systems and procedures, on the behaviour of students during the class and on any problems arising.
• Support students' learning by responding to questions about process and procedures.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures.
• Collect in completed work and resources after the lesson covered and return to the appropriate teacher and supply feedback with regards to any learning or behaviour issues and a report on progress made.
• Ensure behaviour issues are followed up appropriately in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
• Act as invigilator, reader and/or scribe during formal and mock examinations and controlled assessments.
• Assist with break and lunchtime supervision of students.
• To be aware of students' specific needs as identified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure appropriate assistance is available in lessons.
• To support students in basic ICT as required to facilitate learning.

Support for Teachers

• Assist teachers with classroom and corridor displays as directed.
• Assist with educational visits and activities, some of these may be off-site. This includes the opportunities for overnight stays and overseas travel.

Arranging Cover

• Managing and organising cover for absent teaching staff.
• Organising and providing induction and support for supply staff.

Other

• Carry out any other reasonable duties and/or times of work as may be reasonably required in accordance with the grade and general level of responsibility within the school.
• Carry out requests from the Senior Leadership Team in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Attend school events as required and assist with the planning of whole school events by ensuring all resourcing requirements are in place i.e. staffing, rooming etc. This includes supporting in the preparation for public exams.
• Undertake role assigned in the event of an emergency as detailed in emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of personal data at all times ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Contribute to the Trust's culture and development by ensuring that you fulfil your professional responsibilities.
• Take responsibility for your own well-being.

Generic Duties relevant to all members of staff

• All staff are expected to be committed to the ethos of the Trust in everything they do and avoid any action that may be detrimental to its interests.
• It is expected that all staff work collaboratively as members of the Trust to share good practice, resources and ideas and realise the Trust's visions and aims. All staff should act with professional integrity at all times, following the "Code of Conduct". ...