Cover Supervision Co-ordinator

We are looking to appoint an well organised, motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor Co-ordinator who will organise the daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. This is a key role in ensuring the daily smooth running of the school therefore candidates must possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be flexible and demonstrate excellent administrative and IT skills. Candidates should also possess a calm and professional manner and relate well to young people as on occasion will be required to cover lessons.

We are looking to recruit an inspiring Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator to join our team.  Oasis Community Learning, the second largest Multi Academy Trust in England, and one of a group of Oasis Academies serving Southampton.

We are a dynamic and vibrant academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high performing staff. This is a tremendously exciting time to join us, as opportunities for professional development and career enhancement are being realised across the city. Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. Lord’s Hill is a wonderful place to work due to the excellent partnership we have with our students, their families and the wider community. We strive to be the exceptional school our community deserves and are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve.

Job/Person Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervision Co-Ordinator. You will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and allocating daily cover arrangements for planned and unplanned staff absences. You will be responsible for liaising with supply agencies,and deploying internal staff and external supply teachers to their classes. You will also be responsible for administering room changes and any other cover as it arises during the day. We need a committed and energetic person that is also able to provide proactive supervision and delivery of set lessons for absent teachers to support the continued progress of our students. The job will require following the allocated lesson plan whilst maintaining a positive climate for learning. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with young people to encourage learning and motivate students to study by building positive relationships.

This role is fast paced and varied, and the successful candidate will need to be able to respond quickly to changes as they happen and resolve operational issues as they arise, whilst remaining calm and professional under pressure. You will need to establish and develop excellent links with local supply agencies.

Key Skills

• Ability to remain calm and professional

• Confident communicator and excellent communication skills

• Good understanding of ICT, including the effective use of the Office Suite of programs

• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults

• Ability to combine firmness with empathy

• Adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment

Our Offer

• Term time only working, enabling a work life balance

• Fantastic training and development pathways with unlimited access to Apprenticeship Levy funding

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership (approx 20% employer contribution)

• Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health, to support your health and wellbeing

• Free eye tests

• Generous Family Leave entitlement

• Cycle to Work scheme

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed in our fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best

• A wonderful team of friendly and supportive colleague

Current NJC scale point and experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.