JOB DESCRIPTION - Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical
School
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
HOURS
Cover Supervisor / Pastoral Support
8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Monday – Friday term time only
WHEN REQUIRED TO ACT AS COVER SUPERVISOR
Main Purpose of Job
To supervise lessons, including the entry and dismissal of classes, during the short
term absence of a teacher involved in In-service training, absent on school business
or absent owing to medical or personal commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring that all children are safely in the classroom at the beginning of
school sessions.
Oversee the work set by the class teacher and where appropriate support
individual students in the completion of work set.
Ensure that all pupils clearly understand the instructions for the work set.
Supervise and support pupils, maintaining good order and discipline and
ensuring their safety and access to learning.
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being
aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately record
achievement/progress as directed.
Supporting individual students in the completion of work set.
Liaising with the absent teacher or Head of Department regarding progress
of students and offering relevant feedback regarding completion of work and
behaviour.
Liaison with Heads of department regarding cover work.
Registration of tutor/form groups in the absence of the tutor.
Encourage the development of a positive attitude towards the school from all
pupils.
To undertake such other duties that the Headteacher may from time to time
determine to fall within the remit of the post.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required.

WHEN REQUIRED TO ACT AS PASTORAL SUPPORTER
Main Purpose of Job
To support and assist the school with the educational, physical, social and work
experience needs of students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the School, HoDs, HoFs, FTs and SMT in upholding high standards of
behaviour and academic performance throughout KS3 & 4.
Mentor individual students and small groups that have been identified to need
extra support in achieving to their highest potential in their exams.
Support the learning of individuals or small groups of students who have been
withdrawn from lessons.
Organise the provision of work for excluded or other students that are
unable to attend school, and make off-site visits as necessary.
Implement support packages for students on part time timetable or those
with other pastoral issues.
Support staff in ensuring pupils produce and submit coursework.
Support the School in administrative duties as requested.
Provide positive support in the classroom for identified pupils.
Accompany school visits and journeys as directed by the Assistant
Headteacher.
Attend courses that will assist in carrying out these duties.
To undertake such other duties that the Headteacher may from time to time
determine to fall within the remit of the post.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
(D = Desirable E= Essential)
Previous experience of working with children (D)
Good numeracy, literacy and preferably, ICT skills (E)
Good organisation skills (E)
Excellent interpersonal skills (E)
Ability to relate well to children and adults (E)
Ability to work on own initiative (E)
ORGANISATION
The post holder will be directly line managed by a designated teacher.
The post holder will have daily contact with staff throughout the school, pupils,
parents and Governors.