QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY NURSERY LIMITED

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

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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