Cover Supervisor
Ref: SCH-TATLP-0884 6 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 20.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Birmingham Schools Pay Scale | B9 - B22The Role
Scotch Orchard Primary School is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our school community and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that pupils remain on task and engaged with the work provided. Under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will help maintain a positive, productive learning environment. Key responsibilities include;
Supervise and deliver pre-set work left by the class teacher in accordance with school policies.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a calm and focused learning atmosphere.
Support pupils by clarifying instructions related to process and procedures (not content).
Address immediate issues or emergencies following school guidelines.
Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher.
Report back on pupil behaviour and any issues during supervision.
Support and supervise pupils during school visits, trips, and out-of-school activities.
Contribute to lesson planning and support agreed learning strategies under guidance.
What you will need to succeed
Demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
Be calm, confident, and adaptable, with the ability to work on their own initiative.
Have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Be a positive role model with high standards of integrity and professionalism.
What you will get in return
We invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply for this role please complete an online application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact James Chapman, Acting Head of School, via email on j.chapman@scotchorchard.staffs.sch.uk or call 01543 227400
Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Scotch Orchard
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6DE
James Chapman
j.chapman@scotchorchard.s...