Cover Supervisor With Cover Co-Ordinator Responsibilities

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: Cover Supervisor with Cover Co-Ordinator Responsibilities

Location: Oak Tree School, Truro

Salary: GBP25,000 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only

Are you an aspiring teacher looking to progress your career or a qualified teacher looking for a change of direction. You will be comfortable in being at the front of the classroom, be able to adapt and respond quickly, delivering high quality lessons that allow pupils to make academic progress in the absence of their class teacher.

About the role

The role of a Cover Supervisor is diverse and challenging but also very rewarding. You will supervise classes during times when cover is needed across the school. You will be managing pupil behaviour in line with the school's policies and procedures, as well as supporting pupils in undertaking learning activities across the curriculum.

• To cover in classes throughout the week, not just general absence etc.
• Organisation of cover for each tutor group, during absences, holidays, arranged leave.
• To Co-ordinate daily cover schedule supporting absences, leave requests, training days.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour in the classroom
• Making sure all students are focused and on track to meeting the lesson objectives
• Prepare the classroom for lessons
• Help any students who are struggling with the work set for their cover lessons
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by SLT

Essential

• Good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Achieved HLTA accreditation (or equivalent)

About Us

Oak Tree School is a specialist provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 83 pupils and young people aged 7 to 16 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.

This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and Care and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.