Cover Supervisor
Salary: HCC - H4 Scale 6-9* actual salary £16,742 - £17,577 per annum including outer fringe allowance, based on 30 hours per week, term time only
Hourly rate: £12.74 - £13.38 including outer fringe allowance
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
*Full-time equivalent salary = H4 Scale 6-9 £24,582 - £25,808 (including outer fringe allowance of £689 pa)
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to start as soon as possible. The successful job holder will be responsible for covering teaching for staff absence and training days. You will be required to cover all subjects. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is able to use their own initiative whilst also being able to relate to and establish a rapport with young people.
Educated to A Level with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, your main responsibilities will include undertaking whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher; developing curricular knowledge as required by the school; applying the school’s Behaviour Management Policy and reporting any difficulties to the supervising teacher/Head of Faculty; setting homework previously prepared by the teacher; undertaking observations of the students and contributing to student records.
The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to A Level or equivalent
• Possess excellent time management and organisational skills
• Be able to adapt and react within a fast-paced environment
• Have competent IT Skills in all Microsoft Office packages
• Be hard-working, enthusiastic, committed and inspiring
• Possess good, clear and concise communication skills - both verbally and written
• Have a positive, hands-on and proactive approach to work
• Have the ability to remain calm and defuse challenging situations
• Be committed to promoting inclusion, equality and diversity
• Have a proactive approach to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Be resilient and assertive when required
• Have previous experience and an understanding of vulnerabilities in school - including safeguarding and special educational needs - is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided

In return Leventhorpe can provide:

• Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has just completed an extensive £12 million capital build programme including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state of the art Performing Arts and English block. In recent years, investment has included a £6 million Sports Complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts)
• A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
• Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
• Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

Please apply to the HR Manager by cover letter and application form which can be found on the vacancies page of our website www.leventhorpe.net.
Applications should be returned to Wendy Shannon, HR Manager, via email to hr@leventhorpe.net
Closing date for applications is 12.00pm Tuesday 12th November 2024.
For this post, applications will be processed upon receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information for candidates including the school’s policies on Safer Recruitment, Child Protection and Data Privacy notices for candidates can be found on the vacancies page of the school website.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £16,742.00-£17,577.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sawbridgeworth CM21 9BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/11/2024