Secondary Cover Supervisor

Reporting to: Academic Cover Manager  
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ark Victoria Academy, Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0HJ

 Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time only
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale Grade 6, points 8-19 (£24,702 - £29,777 per annum FTE). The actual salary will be £23,607 - £28,457 per annum.
Closing Date: 21st October 2024 at 11:00am 

We are currently seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team of educational support staff in our secondary phase. We are seeking a motivated and organised individual who is passionate about student development and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.

As our Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, giving instructions for the lesson and ensuring good order is maintained and that all pupils are kept on task. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning

The successful candidate will:

·         Deliver engaging pre-planned lessons where required, whilst establishing a constructive, safe and ordered learning atmosphere

·         Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they work to ensure a constructive environment

·         Promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom, being aware of and supporting difference, to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

If you are ready to add further value to our Secondary Educational Support team and to work alongside a brilliant school leadership team, then you will find this job extremely rewarding. 

About Ark Victoria Academy
Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development programme, student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice. 

It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff.

Find out more about us on https://arkvictoria.org/

Why work for our school?

Hear what our teachers have to say about working at Ark Victoria Academy: https://arkvictoria.org/jobs/working-for-us

• We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice the number of training days as standard
• Our school’s ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ are a great hit – get in touch to find out more
• Our staff can take advantage of our on-site fitness suite
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycles
• Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

For an informal, conversation about the role please contact HR Officer, Qudsiyyah Qureshi, on 0121 393 4459 or q.qureshi1@arkvictoria.org

How to Apply:

Please visit https://arkvictoria.org/jobs/vacancies and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

For more information about the role click here to view the full job pack.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.  

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To read more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion statement, please click this link.