Job Description

Ref: SCH-L.E.A.DAT-0088

6 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Da Vinci Academy

Location:

Da Vinci

Salary:

23,440 - 25,427

Department:

Cover Supervisors

Job Type:

Part Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Closing Date:

17/10/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

20/10/2025

Start Date:

03/11/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

35.00

Weeks per Year:

39.000

Pay Grade:

L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 12 - SCP 17

The Role

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

To undertake classroom activities as directed by teachers to support teaching and learning process To assist in the preparation of resources and display To mark students' work in accordance with Academy policies and teacher instructions To undertake administrative duties as requested by teachers To cover tutor groups as and when needed To input data to support Academy policies in Assessment, Recording and Reporting To maintain student records in accordance with statutory procedures, Academy policies and as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Headteacher To liaise with Learning Resource staff and ICT staff to ensure teachers requirements are met to ensure high quality teaching and learning To manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive environment is maintained, by using a range of strategies To assist the teacher in the classroom as timetabled / requested To respond to student needs as they arise in the classroom To undertake break and lunchtime activities To undertake examination invigilation duties where required To work with teachers to prepare appropriate lessons / resources when absence is known in advance To compile appropriate lesson activities / resources in liaison with other teachers when absence is not known in advance Ensure that all communications with parents demonstrate the values of the academy and the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust Attend all meetings and functions necessary to support the work in this job description Provide support at Breakfast Club

We are looking for someone who has:

Previous paid or voluntary work with young people.
An understanding of Keeping children safe in education.
An understanding of basic school organisation.
A basic knowledge of the work of a school.
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
Have an openness to learning and change.
Have a positive attitude to personal development and training.
Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility.

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive academy community Training and development opportunities The chance to make a real difference to children's education and lives


Da Vinci Academy, Derby, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Benefits

Other

other benefits information Online GP Service, Free Eye Test, Pension Scheme, Flu Vaccinations, Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential




Degree or equivalent qualification
Desirable




Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent
Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes

Committed
Desirable




Dedicated
Desirable




Focused
Desirable




Integrity
Desirable


Safeguarding Information



L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.



L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



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