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The de Ferrers Academy - Cover Supervisor
Role: |
Cover Supervisor |
Salary: |
DFT Grade 4 - £25,979.00 - £27,803.00 Pro-rata - £22,559.67 - £24,143.60 for the hours advertised |
Hours: |
37 hours at 39.2 weeks, Term Time plus INSET days. |
Contract Type: |
Permanent |
Start Date: |
ASAP |
The de Ferrers Academy
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL
The de Ferrers Academy is a part of The de Ferrers Trust. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Following on from 10 years as a specialist Technology College, de Ferrers became an Academy in January 2011. It has grown into a large, split-site, co-educational institution catering for the full range of students from ages 11-18. In 2015 de Ferrers became the first school of The de Ferrers Trust (a Multi Academy Trust).
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At The de Ferrers Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day.
The Candidate
Are you an energetic, creative individual who can relate positively to young people? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teaching staff, establish supervisory skills and to develop in the management of school classes. Our Cover Supervisors play a vital role in contributing to the culture, ethos and well-being of the whole Academy and to work alongside the teaching staff to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.
The successful candidate will possess good personal and communication skills, be systematic and be keen to work in an educational environment. The Academy is looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual who is committed to ensuring that all students make progress.
With a resilient nature and an ability to adapt to different groups of students and different subject area; a high level of literacy and numeracy; the confidence to make a difference in the classroom and enjoy working with young people. Experience of working with or relating to young people, and to have a commitment to their welfare, education and development is also highly desirable.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
An ideal position if you are considering a career in teaching. It will give you an opportunity to see different teaching and learning styles as well as experience and appreciate wider school life. You will have the ability to attend the de Ferrers Trust 'Teacher training seminars'.
Benefits Package
The de Ferrers Trust strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leader's listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- BHSF Healthcare Scheme
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 247700.
How to Apply:
Start date: ASAP
You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.deferrerstrust.com and email your application to careers@deferrerstrust.com. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.
Please note: This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. If you do not hear back after 5 working days from submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in The de Ferrers Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.