COVER MANAGER / LEARNING SUPERVISOR

Salary: £26,716pa based on a 37.5 hour week

Hours: 7.00am - 3.00pm (7.50 hrs per day)

(Term time plus 5 INSET days – 193 days)

“An OUTSTANDING school demonstrating strong practice in Behaviour, Safety, Leadership and Management.” Ofsted

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a COVER MANAGER / LEARNING SUPERVISOR. The successful applicant will provide an efficient and professional organisation of the daily class cover arrangements to minimise the effect on student learning due to staff absence, provide classroom supervision during the short term absence of subject teachers and line manage 3 cover supervisors. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced, calm, confident and proactive person who wishes to develop their organisational, managerial and administrative experience and / or explore a route into teaching training. Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.

Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed eight form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages. In 2023, 82% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths at GCSE and we are consistently ranked in the top 10% of all schools nationally for progress measures and attainment. At A-Level 29% of all grades were A* - A and 54% A* - B. The school converted to academy status on 1 November 2011 and is part of the Vanguard Learning Trust which also includes one other secondary and three primary schools.

We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers. “Pupils have a positive attitude towards their work and enjoy learning” (Ofsted 2019). Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions.

Applicants need to have a sound general level of education and:

Exceptional interpersonal and time management skills.
Capability of working collaboratively with a wide range of people, sometimes within sensitive, confidential and pressurised situations.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and deliver accurate work to required deadlines
Capability of working independently and show initiative resolving problems.
Excellent organisational skills, be hardworking and energetic.
Experience of dealing with confidential information and treating with discretion.
The ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at the school and to act as an appropriate role model for young people.

Start Date: ASAP (early applications will be considered)

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am – Monday 23 September 2024

Vyners School is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.

For full details of this post, an application form and further information please see the documents attached. Applications via email to: recruitment@vynersschool.org.uk (Frances Webb, HR Manager, Tel: 01895-200853).