We have a vacancy for a Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Beacon School.
Your opportunity
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Cover Supervisor, who is passionate about teaching and learning with an efficient and organised approach to support the smooth operation of the school through delivering planned lessons to our students.
The successful candidate will be able to deliver lessons to full class groups (based on pre-prepared work), manage the classroom environment to promote good behaviour for learning, and liaise with teaching colleagues on their return to ensure a seamless handover so that continuity of learning is sustained at a high level for our students.
We are all focused on doing what is right for our students and pride ourselves on being highly inclusive. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team in supporting progress and attainment within the classroom, developing student learning to improve life chances.
What we are looking for
• To ensure all students are effectively tested and relevant access arrangements and concessions are in place for all external examinations.
• To provide effective cover supervision for lessons on a regular basis, providing stability and continuity for students whose lessons are affected by short-term teacher absence.
• To be a qualified teacher
• To have completed and hold the relevant level 7 qualification for exams access and concessions.
• To be up to date with all JCQ guidance on exams concessions
• Adaptability, resilience and the ability to think on your feet are essential in this varied and evolving role, and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Strong ICT skills and a good command of English and Maths are necessities.
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community; our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and well-being. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
● 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
● Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
● Flexible working options
● Generous holiday allowance
● Work life and family friendly policies
● Employee wellbeing initiatives
● Access to a staff benefits portal
● Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 1st September 2024
Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range (GM) for Teachers GM1 £31,350 - GM6 £42,689 (Fringe)
Contract type: Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59 pm on the 7 July 2024
Interview date: One week after closing date
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
