Job Description

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy & Nursery

Cover Supevisor

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy & Nursery

Cover Supevisor

Location: Southsea, Hampshire

Salary: Ark Band 6 \xe2\x80\x93 (\xc2\xa322,777-\xc2\xa327,852 FTE)

\xc2\xa318,749-\xc2\xa322,938 Actual

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Monday 2nd October 2023

Do you have a passion for working with children in a school environment? Do you want to join a fast growing organisation with excellent opportunities for development and professional growth? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join a vibrant Ark academy in Portsmouth.

About the role:

We are now looking for a Cover Supervisor who is a resilient and enthusiastic practitioner who is able to supervise whole classes (N-Y6) including delivering teachers\xe2\x80\x99 planning, implementation of work programmes, marking, managing student behaviour and assisting students with relevant activities.

Applicants should be experienced in working within a school, have good, proven interpersonal skills, a confident and professional manner, very good literacy and numeracy skills and suitable skills or experience.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold Mathematics and English GCE to Grade C or above
• A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification Qualified to degree level (desirable)
• Right to work in UK.
• Have experience of leading whole class learning
• Have experience of working with children with challenging behaviour

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About our school:

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here, safe, happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves, our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton - all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke \xe2\x80\x98Horizons\xe2\x80\x99 Curriculum, written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone ay Ark Ayrton.

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We offer:

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards \xe2\x80\x93 a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans \xe2\x80\x93 up to \xc2\xa35,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts \xe2\x80\x93 offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme \xe2\x80\x93 providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

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How to apply:

Please visit and submit your application.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly advised.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please email Lauren Boxall or call the school 023 9282 4828.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark\xe2\x80\x99s safer recruitment process, please click this .

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