Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Park Lane Academy

Purpose of the post

Supervise whole classes of students and ensure that work that has been set is completed in the absence of the teacher. Cover is provided for the short-term absence of teaching staff so that an effective and tailored Academy policy in respect of cover is delivered.

Duties and responsibilities

• To supervise work that has been set in accordance with Academy policy so that teaching and learning continues.
• To liaise on a daily basis with the Cover Administrator and report to the Cover Administrator at the start and end of each day.
• To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking pre-set work to ensure a suitable environment exists for teaching and learning.
• To ensure a purposeful and constructive environment in which students can complete the work that has been set.
• To respond to any questions from students about process and procedure.
• To encourage students to complete the work set and to complete records for absent colleagues regarding this work.
• To deal with any immediate behavioural problems including dealing with incidents in accordance with academy policies and strategies.
• To implement strategies to recognise and reward student achievement.
• To collect any completed work after the lesson and to return it to the appropriate colleague.
• To report as appropriate on the behaviour of students during lessons and on any other relevant issues which may have arisen.
• Where appropriate to undertake the marking of students work before returning it to the absent colleague.
• To collate a bank of supervision work for subjects in liaison with curriculum leaders and to assist with planning learning activities.
• Where appropriate to prepare the classroom for lessons and to clear afterwards.
• To undertake administrative duties including administering course work, photocopying and producing worksheets for agreed activities.
• To assist students in using resources, e.g. ICT.
• To participate in school visits, assisting with activities as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supporting the pastoral and administration teams at times when not needed for study supervision.
• To assist with the supervision of students outside lesson times, including student eating/leisure at break times and lunch times. These duties shall be undertaken within the post holder’s contractual hours (breaks and lunches to be taken flexibly).
• Able to make day-to-day decisions in respect of the responsibilities of this post.
• To act as invigilator if needed during external examinations held in the academy.
• Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Principal.
• To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the Principal, and be involved in on-going development reviews of skills and competencies.
• To participate in the Academy’s monitoring and evaluation procedures including the annual Performance Review programme.
• To work in accordance with all Academy/Trust policies and procedures.

Competencies

• Challenge & Support – Strives for the best possible provision and challenges others in the student’s best interest.
• Conceptual Thinking – Sees patterns/Uses concepts.
• Developing Potential – Creates development opportunities.
• Drive for Improvement – Sets and tackles challenging targets.
• Flexibility – Adapts procedures/Changes tack.
• Impact & Influence – Calculates an impact.
• Information Seeking – Gathers information.

Safeguarding

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Ability to raise the self-esteem and expectations of children and young people.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• Motivation to work with children and young people.

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trusts ‘responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn’t just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.

Arrangements for Appraisal of Performance

To be appraised and line managed by the Assistant Principal.

Review Arrangements

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change, existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Trust will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the postholder at the appropriate time.

How to Apply

• Thank you for taking time to read about the Academy and Trust. If you wish to apply you should;
• Complete the application form fully, via My New Term www.mynewterm.com ensuring all details are accurate and all declarations are signed.
• Please ensure you enclose at least two professional referees with one being your current employer and any other employers in the last two years (with email addresses if possible).
• Do not enclose additional CVs.
• Ensure you fully complete the relevant skills and experience section of the form, addressing the key characteristics and experiences outlined in the person specification and the unique contribution that you could make to the future success of our Trust.
• Please ensure that you also include information on how you will develop the role and how your previous experience has equipped you for this

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff must share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and the Academy’s Safer Recruitment policy and procedures. Please note two references will be taken up prior to the interview process, please ensure your referees are prepared and aware of your application.