The ideal candidate will:
 ·         be able to motivate and inspire pupils;
 ·         have experience of working with children and managing behaviour;
 ·         have good attention to detail;
 ·         be keen to learn and develop their skills;
 ·         be committed to Bolingbroke Academy’s ethos of high expectations.      

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
 ·         join a network of Ark schools and gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including reduced gym membership and a comprehensive CPD provision.  

Please submit your application no later than 11am on Monday 3rd December 2018.

For further information please contact our Human Resources Officer at s.miah@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org or 020 7924 8206.  

Deadline:      11am on Monday 3rd December 2018
Location:      Wandsworth, London
Start date:    As soon as possible
Salary:           Ark Support Staff Pay Scale (Inner London), Band 6, Points 19-26: £22,443 - £27,136 per annum, prorata.
  Actual salary: £21,889.40 - £26,466.64 per annum. 
Hours:          41 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm), term time only.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early application is advised. Strong candidates may be invited to interview prior to role’s closing date.

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.          


Post Title:                  Cover Supervisor
Reporting to:           Senior Leadership Team (Core Team)
Hours:                        41 hours per week, term time only   

Job Purpose
 ·         To coordinate the Academy’s daily cover administration.
 ·         To supervise whole classes during the short term absence of teachers, giving instructions for the lesson and ensuring good order is maintained and all pupils are kept on task.
 ·         To respond to general questions and provide general feedback to teachers. The cover Supervisor will not be required to undertake ‘specified work’ e.g. planning, preparation and assessment of students’ work.
 ·         To provide administrative support to HR and/or curriculum areas when not covering lessons. 

Key Responsibilities  

Cover Administration
 ·         To coordinate the Academy’s daily cover administration.
 ·         To support the HR Officer in promoting the Academy’s Absence Reporting Procedure.
 ·         To monitor the Academy’s absence email and telephone number.  

Lesson Supervision
 ·         To give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher.
 ·         To maintain good order and keep pupils on task, responding to general queries.
 ·         To supervise pupils engaged in learning activities and establish a constructive, safe and ordered atmosphere in the classroom.
 ·         To ensure pupils enter and leave classrooms in an orderly fashion.
 ·         To act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
 ·         To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
 ·         To liaise with heads of subject where additional support is needed.
 ·         To provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on conduct within the lesson.
 ·         To keep appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.
 ·         To promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the Academy’s Behaviour Policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
 ·         To support the use of ICT where appropriate.
 ·         To make appropriate use of equipment and resources and ensure that the classroom is left tidy.  

Administration
 ·         To provide administrative support as directed by the HR Officer and/or Principal when not covering lessons.  

Other
 ·         Undertake any other professional duties as reasonably directed by the Senior Leadership Team and/or Principal. 
 ·         Undertake training and development relevant to the post.
 ·         To help create a strong Academy community characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
 ·         To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the Academy’s community.
 ·         To meet the expectations of all Bolingbroke staff as laid out in the Staff Expectations Policy.
 ·         To uphold the Academy’s polices with consistency and diligence, including the Academy’s Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Equality and Diversity Policies.




 Qualification Criteria
 ·      Right to work in the UK (Essential)
 ·      First aid qualification (Desirable)
 ·      Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification (Desirable)  

 Personal Characteristics
 ·      Helpful, positive and calm nature (Essential)
 ·      Able to communicate and relate well with children, parents and members of the community (Essential)
 ·      Keen to learn and develop own skills (Essential)
 ·      Flexible attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to new demands (Essential)
 ·      Motivated to work with children and young and help them succeed (Essential)
 ·      Genuine belief in the potential of every pupil (Essential)
 ·      Committed to the values and ethos of the Academy (Essential)  

 Knowledge and Experience
 ·         Good numeracy and literacy skills (Essential)
 ·         Strong written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues (Essential)
 ·         Understanding of child/young people’s development and learning processes (Desirable)
 ·         Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities (Desirable)
 ·         Ability to supervise pupils and establish a constructive, safe and ordered atmosphere in the classroom (Essential)
 ·         Good organisation skills and a flexible attitude towards work (Essential)  

 Other
 ·         Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion (Essential)
 ·         Committed to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils (Essential)
 ·         Willingness to undertake training (Essential)  

 Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.