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Christs School

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Grade: Scale 5 point 25 [NJC pay scale]

Hours: School hours

Responsible to: Office Manager

Main purpose of job: To supervise whole classes during the absence of teachers.Cover supervisors will give instructions for the lesson asprovided by a teacher and the primary focus of the role will be tomaintain good order and keep students on task. CoverSupervisors will respond to general questions and providegeneral feedback to teachers but will not be required toundertake specified work (planning, preparation, delivery,

assessment, recording and reporting of achievement, progressand development). Cover Supervisors will not therefore besubject to a system of supervision other than the generalsupervision applicable to all staff and will act under theprofessional direction of teachers.When not covering classes the Cover Supervisor will be usedfor administrative support under the direction of the OfficeManager.

Main Tasks: Support for studentso Supervise students engaged in learning activities.o Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and

behaviour.o Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within

the classroom.o Keep students on task and respond to general queries.

Support for teacherso Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher of

the conduct of the lesson.o

Keep appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.o Promote positive values, attitudes and good students

behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in linewith established policy and encourage students to takeresponsibility for their own behaviour.

Support for the curriculumo Support the use of ICT where appropriateo Make appropriate use of equipment and resources

Support for the school

o Be aware of, and comply with, policies and proceduresrelating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety

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and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting allconcerns to John Edwards.

o Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all studentshave equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

o Participate in training and other learning activities asrequired.

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Attend relevant school meetings as required.o To respect confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification: Experienceo Successful recent working experience with children of

relevant age.

Qualificationso Good literacy and numeracy skillso Good general standard of education.o Induction training for Teaching Assistants

Knowledge and skillso Basic knowledge of first aid.o Understanding of relevant policies/codes of

practice/legislationo Working knowledge of ICT to support learning.o Ability to apply behaviour management policies and

strategies, which contribute to a purposeful learningenvironment.

Aptitudeso Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to group

thinking, planning etc.o Effective time management.o Build rapport with adults and children.o To be flexible.o Follow instructions accurately.o Use own initiative and work independently.o Excellent communication skills with adults and children,

verbally and in writing.o Motivate, inspire and have high expectations of students.o Creative approach to problem solving.o Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing

circumstances/situations.o Work calmly under pressure.o Committed to personal and professional development.o Ability to critically evaluate own performance.o Awareness of, and commitment to, equalities issues.

Christs School operates a no smoking policy

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it is drawn up. The

Headteacher may vary the duties from time to time without changing their generalcharacter or the level of responsibility entailed.