Cover Supervisor

St Bernard’s is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive community. In this dynamic role, you will supervise Key Stage 3 and 4 classrooms, ensure students stay engaged with their set work, and manage daily cover logistics. The candidate would need excellent communication skills, a good sense of humour, and a commitment to supporting our Catholic ethos and student safeguarding,

Duties and Responsibilities

• To liaise with teachers regarding work set for any class, as required
• To be responsible for a class of students in lesson time and form period, as required
• To provide feedback to the teacher(s) of the classes covered, using an agreed proforma
• To liaise with supply agencies to arrange cover for staff
• To organise the printing of work for cover lessons
• Carry out lunchtime supervision in line with the duty rota
• To be a member of a Duty team in accordance with the daily rota
• To ensure that the work set by the regular class teacher is clearly communicated to students
• To ensure the highest expectations of work and behaviour
• To help students complete the work set to them
• To use lesson time constructively when cover is not required
• To ensure the health and safety of students in their care
• To follow the school’s Positive Discipline Policy
• To carry out tasks within identified curriculum areas, based on interests, strengths and the needs of the school, in negotiation with the relevant Curriculum Leader
• To carry out other relevant duties as may reasonably be required by the Principal
• To deliver the highest quality of service to students and colleagues
• To attend training sessions as required and be committed to continuous professional development• To meet weekly with Line Manager