Cover Supervisor

Job description How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance.
We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us teamOFG Job title:
Cover Supervisor Location:
Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester Hours:
40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary:
£25,847.50 per annum Contract:
Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only.
This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe Hall School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role No two days are the same at Brookthorpe Hall so we want staff who can work at pace to turn 'can't do' into 'want to' and are motivated by working with pupils with special needs.
You will be motivated by your belief that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, have a calm and engaging demeanour and enjoy working with pupils.
To cover some timetabled classes throughout the week in addition to covering general absence etc.
Deliver high quality lessons and occasionally deal with challenging behaviour in the classroom.
Making sure all students are focused and on track to meeting the lesson objectives.
Prepare the classroom for lessons.
Help any students who are struggling with the work set for their cover lessons.
Undertake such duties as are delegated by SLT.
Responsibilities To carry out duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
To carry out the duties of a general class teacher as detailed in the school's class teacher job description.
To be responsible for teaching in an autistic setting.
To provide additional capacity to our Teaching Assistant team when required.
Qualifications:
NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification or comparable level of experience Good standard of numeracy & literacy skills Willingness to undertake further relevant training Along with your application, please provide written examples of relevant knowledge and experiences that relate to the job description.
Please show how you have had an impact on pastoral or academic outcomes for students in your written example About the School Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist provision providing full-time specialised co-education for pupils aged 7 to 16 with a range of complex needs, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviour.
This may include social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions 'Your Wellbeing Matters' - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
​