Da Vinci Academy, Derby, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
· To undertake classroom activities as directed by teachers to support teaching and learning process
· To assist in the preparation of resources and display
· To mark students’ work in accordance with Academy policies and teacher instructions
· To undertake administrative duties as requested by teachers
· To cover tutor groups as and when needed
· To input data to support Academy policies in Assessment, Recording and Reporting
· To maintain student records in accordance with statutory procedures, Academy policies and as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Headteacher
· To liaise with Learning Resource staff and ICT staff to ensure teachers requirements are met to ensure high quality teaching and learning
· To manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive environment is maintained, by using a range of strategies
· To assist the teacher in the classroom as timetabled / requested
· To respond to student needs as they arise in the classroom
· To undertake break and lunchtime activities
· To undertake examination invigilation duties where required
· To work with teachers to prepare appropriate lessons / resources when absence is known in advance
· To compile appropriate lesson activities / resources in liaison with other teachers when absence is not known in advance
· Ensure that all communications with parents demonstrate the values of the academy and the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
· Attend all meetings and functions necessary to support the work in this job description
· Provide support at Breakfast Club
We are looking for someone who has:
Previous paid or voluntary work with young people.
An understanding of Keeping children safe in education.
An understanding of basic school organisation.
A basic knowledge of the work of a school.
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
Have an openness to learning and change.
Have a positive attitude to personal development and training.
Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility.
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive academy community
- Training and development opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives
Da Vinci Academy, Derby, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.