THE DETAILS:
  • Hours: Full time
  • Contract: Fixed Term
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 09 April, 2024 12:00 AM

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Cover Supervisor - Haverfordwest High VC School

Pembrokeshire County Council
Job Description

Grade 5 - £24,294 for 35 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £20,186.44 pro rata.

Haverfordwest High VC School is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The successful candidates would join us in working in an environment which promotes excellence, inclusion and high expectations.

As a Cover Supervisor your role will include covering registration and lessons in the absence of teachers. You will ensure pupils are engaged in pre-set work, manage pupil behaviour and ensure the quality of learning experience for pupils within the class. You should be able to respond to pupil questions and know where to direct them to gain extra help.

You will be required to cover a range of subjects and be able to think on your feet and adapt quickly to the work provided. You will also need to be able to show authority in the classroom and manage student behaviour using the school policy. It will be important to be able to maintain a level of calm and have excellent communication skills with the pupils. It is also essential that you have good organisational skills, be able to multi task and act as a role model for pupils. The post holder will also have opportunities to assist in school trips and other curricular and extra-curricular activities.

A good standard of education, an understanding of children/young peoples' needs and rights, together with experience of working with children are essential for this role.

If you feel you have the desire, determination and skills to join our team and feel able to meet the significant challenges that will come with the post we would love to hear from you.

We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Haverfordwest High VC school and are keen to share information to help you to make a successful application. You can visit our website for more information about the school or the school Facebook or Twitter accounts.

A DBS certificate and registration with the Education Workforce Council will be required for this post.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info
  • Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
  • Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.