Rationale 

At Nova Hreod we wish to provide cover, which is more effective in terms of quality, consistency and continuity than is possible using external supply teachers. The Cover Team consists of qualified Teachers who have a range of experience within the team.  The team has access to training on the systems used within the school and in behaviour management.  Professional development opportunities are a regular feature of the work and will involve both ‘in house' and ‘external' training when appropriate. The team have their own office in which they work and prepare materials for lessons.
 
It is recognised that Cover Teachers need to belong to a team with effective and direct leadership. For this reason we have appointed a Cover Team Leader with responsibility for deploying and developing the team and developing its expertise.

Purpose of the Cover Team at Nova Hreod College 

- To work as full time members of the teaching team to provide high quality lesson cover for absent colleagues.
- To provide cover when required for tutors.
- To complete exam invigilation when required.

Key Tasks for the Cover Team Teacher 

- To liaise with Cover Team Leader to provide suitable cover for lessons for absent teaching colleagues.  In many cases, the normal teacher will set work in the usual way.
- To update the normal teacher about lessons delivered and pass on any work/resources used.
- To use the Behaviour Management systems effectively and keep Learning Leaders informed of any issues arising from cover lessons.
- To deliver teaching and learning within cover lessons.
- To undertake periodic marking of work within the cover lesson (and beyond as appropriate) to ensure that feedback on learning is timely and motivating.
- To be aware of and use the Nova Hreod Behaviour Code.
- To utilise the SIMS.net system for attendance in all lessons and tutor sessions taken.
- To inform Progress and Quality Leaders (Year Leaders) of any issues arising from tutor group cover.
- To be responsible for their own professional development and attend Teacher Training Days, Inset, staff meetings and Schools of Learning/Year meetings as directed.

Skills

You must have Qualified Teacher Status in the UK, or an equivalent overseas qualification with UK teaching experience. This will allow you to deliver the National Curriculum and be properly equipped to deal with classroom management. You will be committed to raising standards and have good organisational and interpersonal skills. Energy, ambition and enthusiasm are a must!

The ideal person will be able to:

·Deliver high quality cover lessons within the learning and teaching framework to ensure continuity of learning.
·Be flexible in approach and to be able to ‘think on your feet'.
·Be resilient and able to cope with the particular pressures when covering unfamiliar classes.
·Be able to work effectively and as part of a team.
·Be committed to continuing your own personal development.
·Be able to contribute to college's tutorial and enrichment programme.
·Be able to work effectively in a variety of subject areas.

Benefits

·Opportunities for continued professional development.
·Personal laptop issued to every member of staff.
·Excellent department resources, including new buildings.
·Excellent IT provision.
·Opportunity to be innovative with ideas for development.
·Working as part of a forward thinking and dynamic leadership team.

For further information please visit or contact Nia Jones on 01179279369.

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