Post: Cover Supervisor JOB DESCRIPTION Main Purpose: The key purpose of the job is to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher. Key Responsibilities Cover lessons for absent teachers as required To facilitate and encourage learning which helps all pupils/students achieve their potential To work with colleagues to support high standards of behaviour and attainment To implement school policies and procedures When not required to cover lessons supervisors will be deployed to provide general assistance, for example to: - Supervise groups of pupils/students working outside their normal classroom. - Support individuals or groups with particular learning needs. - Undertake examination invigilation as required. - Provide help to teachers or support staff, (wherever possible making use of the skills that the cover supervisor is able to bring to the job, for example library skills, display skills etc.). Outside normal lesson times, cover supervisors will provide cover in the event of absence for a range of other professional duties normally undertaken by teachers. These may include registration, supervision of pupils/students at the start and end of the day and during breaks and lunchtime, supervision of detentions etc. Cover supervisors may also be asked to assist teachers in undertaking these tasks. General Duties To maintain positive, professional, discreet, diplomatic and confidential communications with parents, pupils/students and staff To attend all essential training around safeguarding and child safety provided by the School Any other reasonable duties as required by the line manager commensurate with the post Personal Qualities Liaising and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the School (including pupils/students, colleagues, line manager, parents and trustees) Remain respectful towards your colleagues. This means that you should not shout, swear, insult, gossip or conduct yourself in any manner than is contrary to the schools expectations on behaviour. Manage conflicts, misunderstandings and disagreements Understand that the school has a grievance procedure for airing any concerns that you may have and that should you have any concerns you are required to follow procedure and speak to the appropriate individual. Observe that we are all placed to set an example to those around us Seeking line manager support where necessary and appropriate Reflecting on the effectiveness of professional relationships and identifying where improvements can be made Site Staff Code of conduct and conditions Lateness or absences to reported before 7.15am to the Head and staff absence line Staff to behave in a courteous and respectful manner to fellow staff and visitors to the School Inventry system to be used when arriving to and leaving from work Staff lanyards to be worn at all times in accordance with the school safeguarding policy JOB DESCRIPTION All school emails require an acknowledgment Telephone calls and verbal conversations to staff and to be held in a respectful tone Any ill feeling or disagreements with other staff members to be dealt with promptly either informally or via the school’s grievance procedure – negative atmospheres are not welcome and should be dealt with before they escalate Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters