Cover Supervisor

Hours of work: 33.75 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years’ continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 01 July 2021

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX
Phone: 01323 485254
Email: recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk

Website: www.willingdonschool.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

COVER SUPERVISOR

Single Status Grade 4/5 £18,933 - £20,092 per annum
Actual pro rata salary range is £14,855 - £15,764 per annum
Permanent/33.75 hours per week/39 weeks per year
(Paid for 44.85 weeks to include holiday payment)

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who is self-confident with good communication and inter-personal skills. The successful person must have a professional approach, be reliable and well-organised. They must be well organised, self-confident, and have good communication and inter-personal skills.

The job will involve classroom supervision of students while overseeing work set by absent teachers using the material supplied.

Willingdon Community School is a high-achieving and over-subscribed (NOR 1000), 11-16, comprehensive school serving the Eastbourne and Polegate area. The school is committed to providing the opportunity for success, in its broadest sense, to all its students, taking pride in not just their academic achievement but in the qualities that make them successful citizens. Examination results at GCSE are consistently high with students of all abilities making good progress and adding significant value, regardless of their starting point. In 2019, 69% of students achieved the Basics Match and Progress was broadly in line with national expectations.

The school is a leading member of a number of local educational groups and partnerships, such as the Eastbourne Schools Partnership (ESP) which brings many and varied learning opportunities to both teachers and students, particularly via our links with Eastbourne College. We are a member of the SSAT and have excellent links with outstanding schools up and down the country. These links bring cultural and intellectual capital to the school and enrich our CPD provision for staff at all levels.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. If you are appointed, there will be a full induction day to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role. We offer all staff 50% off Benenden Health Care. We also run many events throughout the year such as staff fitness and Mindfulness sessions to enhance your work - life balance. We believe that happy teachers make happy children and therefore do our utmost to support our staff. We offer mental health first aid to all staff which is a two day qualification. Willingdon also offer Care First Programme through the county council, providing counselling and helpful resources and other services. There will be invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff, and other gatherings to celebrate success, and a free coffee machine is ready for you during break-time!

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.