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Oakmoor School - Vacancies
Function of the Post
To support the learning of students by providing cover for absent teachers by working with classes across all year groups. This will include setting work provided by the teacher, supervising and assisting with study and the management of classroom engagement. In addition to subject lesson cover, you will work as part of the team supervising students in our reflection room, checking in students and supporting them with their online learning, providing pastoral patrol during lesson time, When cover is not required, you will support our pastoral team to enable them to meet students one to one or in small groups. You may also be involved with supporting students in lessons and invigilating exams. Experience of classroom management and working with groups of 11-16 year olds would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. With high standards of expectation, deliver lively and engaging lessons from existing plans, responding to students’ needs accordingly and in line with school policy.
- Set work that has been planned by a teacher, ensuring students remain on task in a calm and purposeful learning environment.
3. Support students’ learning by responding to questions about process and procedures.
4. Manage the engagement of students in the classroom, reporting as appropriate using the school’s system and procedures, on the engagement of students during the class and on an problems arising.
5. Collect in completed work and resources after the lesson covered and return to the appropriate teacher and supply feedback with regards to any learning or behavioural issues and a report on progress made.
- Promoting positive values and attitudes, manage the engagement of students under your supervision at all times in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
7. Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
8. Work as part of the team supervising students in our reflection room, checking in students and supporting them with their online learning, providing pastoral patrol during lesson time.
9. When cover is not required, you will support our pastoral team to enable them to meet students one to one or in small groups. You may also be involved with supporting students in lessons, assisting teachers to provide additional support as required.
10. Ensure behaviour issues are followed up appropriately in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
11. Act as an invigilator, reader and/or scribe during formal and mock examinations and controlled assessments.
12. Take responsibility for the safeguarding of students in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy, reporting incidences as appropriate.
13. Attend meetings and training sessions as required and directed by your line manager.
14. Carry out any other reasonable duties and/or times of work as may be reasonably required in accordance with the grade and general level of responsibility within the school.
15. Carry out requests from the Senior Leadership Team in a prompt and efficient manner.
16. Undertake role assigned in the event of an emergency as detailed in emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
17. Share good practice across the Trust.
18. Take responsibility for your own well-being.
19. Take responsibility for your own career choices and actively seek CPD opportunities. Participate in training and other development opportunities as required.
20. Participate in appraisal and the achievement of objectives set which will be robust and measurable. Request adequate support to achieve these targets if this is appropriate.
21. Maintain confidentiality and security of personal data at all times ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and assist the Operations Manager in responding to Personal Data and Freedom of Information requests.
22. During the period that you are not required to undertake Cover Supervision you will be involved in a range of duties that contribute to the effective operation of the school, as agreed with your line manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £20,040.00-£21,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
