Job Description – Classroom Cover Supervisor

Reports to:  SENDCO

Key responsibilities

• Supervising students in class in the absence of a teacher in accordance with the school policy.
• Assisting in preparing the learning environment and materials used therein.
• Managing student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment.
• Responding to students about the work that has been set.
• Collecting any work completed after the lesson and returning it to an agreed person / place.
• Leaving the room in good order at the end of the lesson.
• Supervising entry and departure of students in accordance with the school policy.
• Recording and reporting attendance at lessons in accordance with the school policy.
• Assisting in exam invigilation under the supervision of the examinations officer.
• Reporting back as appropriate using the schools’ agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class and any other issues arising.
• Dealing with any immediate safeguarding emergencies according to the schools policies and procedures.
• Supervision students arriving and leaving the school site.
• Supervising student at lunch time on a duty rota.
• When there is no cover the time will be spent supporting pupils in lessons, either with individual pupils or small groups in or out of the classroom, or supporting Departments with displays and administration.

Performance Management responsibilities

• All members of staff are required to participate fully in the school’s performance management system.

Other professional requirements

• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.