Cover Supervisor - 32.5 hours per week
Birchfield Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled cover supervisor to work across all key stages in school providing support to individuals, groups and whole classes.
The role will involve:
- Working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with special educational needs and also with small groups of children who require additional support or intervention.
-Providing classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher
-Covering teacher PPA sessions
-Supporting pupils emotional well-being and behaviour
-Providing supervision for pupils both in the playground and dining hall at lunchtime.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and humour. Working collaboratively as part of an effective team the candidate will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and individual/groups of children. They will have a positive mindset and a 'can-do', solution focused approach.
Birchfield is a thriving and vibrant school. We are a school that seeks to combine academic excellence with a healthy, active and challenging curriculum. We are an inclusive school and very proud of our commitment to provide a high quality, rounded education for all pupils.
We are proud of the child-centred ethos of our school and the positive relationships we have with parents and families.
The successful candidate will display a commitment to the school and
We can offer:
*An exciting opportunity to work in a school with a committed staff team and a supportive Governing Body
*Fantastic, well-behaved and well-mannered pupils who enjoy learning
*A supportive team
*Excellent CPD opportunities
An application form and all other documents relating to this post can be found at https://www.birchfieldprimary.org.uk/our-school/vacancies/cover-supervisor
Further information about our school can be found on our website-https://www.birchfieldprimary.org.uk
Applications must be returned to office@birchfieldprimary.org.uk by midday on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.3
Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
If shortlisted, two references from your current and previous employer will be sought and you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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