Cover Supervisor

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. As a teacher at Nottingham College, you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential by bringing experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to your role and in return we invest in you. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

We are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our City Hub within the Media Faculty. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of a lecturer.

This role will be term time only, on a fixed term contract until December 2025.

What you’ll do

• Supervise the students working on a pre-set learning activity.
• Liaise with the Head of Faculty or Curriculum Manager to understand what the pre-planned exercise for the class will be and what resources may be given to students to facilitate learning.
• Explain and respond to students about what is required and what pre-prepared task/exercise they will be expected to undertake.
• Manage behaviour of students to ensure that a constructive learning environment is maintained by using a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour as a whole and also individual behavioural needs. This will include meeting and communicating with parents as required.
• Support the curriculum team with the pastoral support of students within the designated faculty area.
• Support the curriculum team with monitoring and proactively act on attendance issues for cover lessons and those taught within the designated faculty area; liaise with parents/carers/guardians where concerns arise around poor attendance.
• Where required, support with tutor group sessions and small group interventions to identify students' needs and provide appropriate guidance and support, referring to specialists and other staff as appropriate.
• Assist lecturing staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience working in education (Further education desirable).
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
• A respectful and inclusive attitude to students and colleagues.
• Experience of providing pastoral support to students and the ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary – £28,260 - £32,310 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time).
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave.
• Access to Local government pension scheme.
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport and car benefit scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our request to invest programme.

A place to belong

We are a carer confident employer - This is an external recognition of the support we offer to working carers in the college community. We are also under the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme and are committed to tackling the stigma around menstrual health supporting those with the condition. We are currently working towards achieving the Menopause Friendly accreditation for its support for colleagues affected by menopause and peri-menopause symptoms. We have a team of accredited Mental Health First Aiders to support the wellbeing of colleagues and continuously support more to attain their accreditation.

We host Wellness Cafes on the above and more! A series of informal get-togethers where colleagues can share their experiences and learn from one another. Our aim is to support colleagues to have fulfilling careers alongside managing their family or individual lives and health challenges.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this, we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.