Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
Required for: ASAP
Contract type: Permanent
Salary details:
Scale NJC 5 point 12-16
Actual starting salary £23,535 per annum
32.5 hours per week, term time only 8:30am – 4pm
Due to our rapidly expanding school, the Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and organised colleague to support teaching and learning within our school. The successful applicant will have a professional appearance, attitude and be able to oversee classes supporting the progress of our students. Duties will include supervision of a class at short notice and performing administrative tasks when required.
The ideal candidate will:
- Supervise whole classes in the absence of a teacher
- Deliver high quality lessons across a range of subjects following the plans left by the class teacher
- Keep students on task for the work they have been set and ensure it is completed
- Maintain a purposeful learning environment in the classroom
- Undertake administrative tasks as required, to ensure the smooth running of the school
This is an excellent development pathway for those who are aspiring teachers, ECT’s, or wish to continue a rewarding career in education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain outstanding career experience and be part of a welcoming team that strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students and staff alike.
Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very heart of all that we do. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning First’ something that we hold dear. We also have a yearly mantra which this year is ‘It always seems impossible until it is done’. Colleagues at our school are happy and as a result we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is impeccable. Our classrooms are ‘disruption free’ something we would be happy to show you.
We were inspected in January 2020, Ofsted saw two typical Kelmscott days and were highly impressed with what they saw. They still consider the school to be good with many outstanding features. The report can be accessed on the school website.
Vision:
Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.
Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.
As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:
- Regular staff breakfast
- Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
- No staff meeting either side of a school holiday
The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th September 2024 by 12pm. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Interview date: Week beginning 9th September 2024.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website at https://www.kelmscottschool.co.uk/vacancies Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.