Cover Supervisor / Classroom And Administrative Assistant

Cover Supervisor / Classroom and Administrative Assistantwith excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, who can prioritise workloads and has a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people is required for a well-established Schools Trust, based in Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

SALARY: £26,425 - £ 28,288 per annum pro rata + Benefits / Approximate Actual Salary of £21,133 - £22,623 per annum (0.79972 FTE)

LOCATION: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent - Term Time Only

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Classroom and Administrative Assistantwith excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, who can prioritise workloads and has a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

As the Cover Supervisor / Classroom and Administrative Assistant you will put the welfare and progress of children at the centre of everything you do and will be able to support students in reaching their full potential.

When not required to cover lessons, the Cover Supervisor / Classroom and Administrative Assistant will be deployed to provide general administration and other assistance as required by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Finance Director or School Business Manager.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Cover Supervisor / Classroom and Administrative Assistant will include:

• Working with the relevant school staff, using the Arbor MIS to ensure all lessons for absent teachers (planned and unplanned) are covered throughout the day, with suitable work set and resources issued all returned

• Be the first to cover lessons for absent teachers as required

• Facilitate and encourage learning which helps all students achieve their potential

• Work with colleagues to support high standards of behaviour and attainment

• Implement school policies and procedures; Climate for Learning, registration, health and safety etc.

Outline of the key tasks when covering lessons:

• Receive instructions about the work to be undertaken by the class. These instructions will either be left by the absent teacher or by another qualified teacher

• Ensure that the resources specified are available for self and/or for junior Cover Supervisors

• Arrive promptly at the classroom

• Ensure that the students are properly dressed in uniform and have the correct equipment

• Take the register

• To be personally committed to the process of continuous improvement in the school

• Participate in relevant staff development and training activities

• Comply with Health and Safety requirements

Outline of the key tasks when not covering lessons:

• Supervise groups of students working outside their normal classroom

• Support individuals or groups with particular learning needs

• Undertake library supervision/exam invigilation/display work/reprographics as required

• Provide help to teachers or support staff

• Provide cover in the event of absence for a range of other professional duties normally undertaken by teachers. These may include registration, supervision of students at the start and end of the day and during breaks and lunchtime, supervision of detentions etc.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to at least Level 2 or equivalent (A*-C GCSE) - including in English and mathematics

• Good knowledge and skills in the use of ICT/Technology

• An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• An ability to work creatively as an individual and as part of a team

• Attention to detail/ability to enter data accurately

• Ability to cope with periods of pressure and prioritise workload accordingly so that deadlines are met

• Willing to undergo continual professional training

• Discrete and experience of handling confidential data

• Supportive of the school ethos and its Equal Opportunities Policy, and be aware of the implications of working in an educational establishment

• Resourceful, positive, and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

Desirable

• Up to date training in health and safety and an excellent track record in the field of health and safety

• Knowledge of Arbor Management Information System - desirable but not essential

BENEFITS

• A strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight
• Great opportunities for professional development
• O2 discounts
• NUS Card
• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Access to multiple well-being programmes
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Plus many more!

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P11869

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