We are recruiting for an Casual Cover Supervisor at Havelock Academy, based in Grimsby.

About this Role

Our cover team is the one of the key elements that enables our students to have a well-rounded approach and positive attitude to prepare them for the world of work.

The successful applicant will be part of a team that offers classroom support as well as always approaching any task with a positive and hardworking ethos. Our cover team go above and beyond to support students school learning.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

This is a casual contract working as and when required.

Please see job description for detailed list of responsibilities.

About our Academy

At Havelock we want all our students to achieve well academically, and we take great pains to ensure that we have an appropriately broad and balanced curriculum and pastoral structures.

The links between the pastoral care, academic achievement and outstanding enrichment opportunities are designed to enable every student to reach his or her potential. We use past student performance to establish a culture of success. Our teachers plan their curriculum collaboratively, developing a vibrant learning community in state-of-the-art buildings.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 11 FTE £28,142 per annum, pro-rata for causal hours contract

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform: holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Commitment to and or experience of working with children and young people

Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour

Ability to show awareness to when it is appropriate to consult teachers about a child's behaviour or learning

Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in a school context

Aware of Health and Safety and safeguarding issues

Excellent verbal and written inter-personal skills at all levels

Ability to write brief reports and keep records

An accomplished user of ICT

Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills

An ability to share skills to other members of the team

High levels of discretion and integrity

Approachable and Composed

Comfortable around and able to form good relationships with staff, students and parents.

To be a positive role model to our pupils.

Be flexible and resilient in response to a changing educational environment.

Ability to be empathetic towards parents and students

Able to be firm when required and consistent

Committed to own professional development and that of others

Highly motivated and hard working

Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of a school providing a specialist school education and committed to ensuring access to the curriculum for all children

A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.

Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.

Aware that the Trust will take all steps to prevent those who pose a risk of harm from working with children. Recruitment procedures ensure rigour in identifying and rejecting people who might abuse children.

Aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivaled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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