Sixth Form Study Supervisor

Primary Location : Antrim-Ballymena-Cambridge House Grammar SchoolContract Type : Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : n/aStatus : Full-TimeContract Options : Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)Hours per Week : 36 Hours per weekWorking Pattern : Monday - FridayGrade/Scale : Sixth Form Study Supervisor | NJC pts 5 - 8 | £25,583 - £26,824 per annum pro rataAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information: “The school will be compiling a reserve list which will be used to appoint both permanent and fixed term appointments ranging from 10 hpw – 32.5 hpw. Where a post (permanent or fixed term) becomes available, candidates will be then be contacted in order of merit. Once a job offer has been accepted by a candidate, they will be removed from the list for any future vacancies that arise within the 12 months from date of interview. A maximum of 3 job offers will be made before removal from the reserve list.”JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Sixth Form Study SupervisorREPORTS TO: The School Principal/Designated Line ManagerJOB PURPOSETo supervise the sixth form area and ensure conditions are conductive to study.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesPupil Supervision.Supervise senior pupils during their study periods and examinations as required and maintain a quiet academic environment in the school study/library.Maintain and advise on mechanisms to improve the study environment for the pupils.Communicate with appropriate teaching staff regarding behaviour of pupils.Inform appropriate teaching staff of absenteeism of pupils from study periods without permission.Ensure pupils maintain a tidy work environment and report any damage.AdministrationOperate manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils.Complete and submit all returns/records as required.Maintain stock of reference books in sixth form studies.Assist in school administration, as required.Other DutiesParticipate in any relevant training as required.Implement all school policies and procedures.Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentQualificationsFive GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualificationsShortlisting by Application FormExperience Demonstrable experience of working with post primary age children to achieve positive outcomes in a formal setting.Shortlisting by Application FormKnowledgeDemonstrable evidence of knowledge of:The requirements of a Sixth Form Study SupervisorGeneral administrative processes and recordsShortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentSkills / AbilitiesProven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomesEvidence of sound interpersonal and communication skillsEvidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookInterviewValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr