Cover Supervisor

Eastfield Academy is excited to recruit a Cover Supervisor to join our award winning primary school. You will join our team to provide cover supervision for children across our community focused primary school. Your role will be to provide cover supervision, as directed by the Principal & senior Leaders to supervise students in their work during the absence of their teacher. You will liaise with the class teacher and other teaching and support staff within the team, to ensure that instructions are clarified. You will administer clear instructions to the class, based on the detailed work set and actively supervise students as they carry out work. You will inform the teacher of any non-participation by individual students. You will contribute to the evaluation of work set for cover lessons. In periods of working time in which you are not required to provide cover you will provide general support appropriate to your skills and experience. You will attend professional development that falls within your working hours to keep up to date with operational matters and take part as necessary. You will attend meetings that fall within your working hours to keep up to date with operational matters and take part as necessary. You will promote behaviour management within the Academy in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy. You will promote a pride in the Academy and its particular ethos. 13 hours per week, 38 weeks per year term time, Fixed term until 31st August 2027 About our Academy At Eastfield Academy we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all children will be challenged in their thinking to achieve the best of their abilities and are enthusiastic to become lifelong learners. We strive to provide all our children with a world class education. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich which inspires our children and promotes excellent outcomes for all. Eastfield Academy really is the heart of the community: children, families, staff, site caretakers, volunteers and everyone else that makes Eastfield such a special place. Children and families really are at the heart of everything we do and that is what makes our school so unique. It goes beyond the work that teachers do to help children learn in lessons to how everyone in the community helps develop our children into model citizens and prepares them for the world beyond school.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 7- 9, from FTE £27,274- £28,153 per annum, pro rata salary £8,201- £8,465 Based on 13 hours per week, over 38 weeks per year Access to Local Government Pension Scheme Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Awards and Recognition Scheme Flexible working patterns Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme Who we are looking for GCSE English and Maths at A* to C or equivalent An accomplished user of ICT Excellent clear verbal and written interpersonal skills at all levels

Experience working with children in an educational setting

Commitment to and or experience of working with children and young people Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour. About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff. Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. Apply now To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly escalate issues, incidents and concerns to management. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.