Cover Supervisor - Moseley School and Sixth Form

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Cover Supervisor. The ideal candidate will already possess the knowledge and experience to make this role Successful and be able to provide the best support for our students.

Are you an ambitious individual, proactive in nature and with a real passion for educating our students across a range of different subjects?

The core purpose of the role is to cover the delivery of lessons across all faculties in the absence of teaching staff. Reporting to the Curriculum Officer, the jobholder is responsible for supervising whole classes in the absence of teaching staff, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students’ engagement and developing students’ attitudes to learning.

Experience of working in secondary schools would be an advantage, but not essential.

Please note cover is arranged first thing in the morning and you will be required to start work Monday to Friday at 8:00am and finish at 4:00pm.

Our perfect candidate will have:

• ability to facilitate learning in the classroom through the delivery of the lesson plan set by the teacher
• experience of whole class supervision
• have experience of supporting students in education
• have experience of dealing sensitively and effectively with students with complex needs
• offer flexibility to deliver out-of-school clubs/intervention/revision classes as required
• demonstrate a passion for student achievement and ability to motivate students
• have a knowledge of and use of a range of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support learning.

Core Purpose:

• to cover the delivery of lessons across all faculties in the absence of teaching staff
• reporting to the Curriculum Officer, the jobholder is responsible for supervising whole classes in the absence of teaching staff, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students’ engagement and developing students’ attitudes to learning

Responsibilities for all staff:

promote the values and aims of the school

follow all relevant school policies

to be aware of, and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies

create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers

treat students, parents, and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect

to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements

Specific responsibilities of this role:

• in the absence of teaching staff, supervise whole classes, delivering work set by the teacher, promoting students’ engagement and developing students’ attitudes to learning
• supporting identified student groups with the provision of learning support to progress their level of achievement
• deliver out-of-school clubs/intervention/revision classes
• working with linked-faculty team to lead interventions with student groups to quickly close any attainment and/or progress gaps
• to encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with each other in activities
• to collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher 
• to report to the Head of Faculty or the appropriate person regarding any issues arising in the lesson
• using a range of mentoring and coaching techniques to support students in achieving their targets
• using a range of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support learning
• to undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management
• create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve young people’s achievement and personal development

Other Responsibilities:

• assist with duties as appropriate
• responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed
• attend meetings as required
• participate in professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise
• keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting your area of responsibility
• contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
• treat students, parents and colleagues fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect
• to respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers
• be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
• be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy
• to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements
• to undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit.

How to apply:

Please visit our school website recruitment page for further information regarding the role and details about our school.

Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like further information regarding this role or the school in general please email us on: recruitment@moseley.bham.sch.uk

Please note this advert may close when sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25 February 2025.