Sixth Form Study Supervisor

Education Authority - Northern Ireland

Job Location:

Magherafelt - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Sixth Form Study Supervisor

REPORTS TO:The School Principal/Designated Line Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To supervise the sixth form area and ensure conditions are conductive to study.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Pupil 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.

Administration

Operate 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 Duties

Participate 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 SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You 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 toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined 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 CRITERIA

The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay 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 Assessment
Qualifications	Eight GCSEs (Grades A*- C) to include English Language and Mathematics or equivalent or higher level qualifications.	Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience	A minimum of one yearsexperience supporting post-primary students in a school-based setting to include supporting students with Special Educational Needs.	Shortlisting by Application Form
Knowledge	Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of: The requirements of a Study Supervisor General administrative processes and records including the use of SIMS to record attendance.	Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Skills / Abilities

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages to include use of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SIMS.

Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website

Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor	Desirable Criteria	Method of Assessment
Experience	A minimum of two years experience of supporting post-primary students in a school-based setting to include supporting students with Special Education needs.	Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed atNI Director the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

To view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.

To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority clickhere.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Required Experience:

Manager

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 an...

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Sixth Form Study Supervisor

REPORTS TO:The School Principal/Designated Line Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To supervise the sixth form area and ensure conditions are conductive to study.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Pupil 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.

Administration

Operate 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 Duties

Participate 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You 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 toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined 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 CRITERIA

Factor	Essential Criteria	Method of Assessment
Qualifications	Eight GCSEs (Grades A*- C) to include English Language and Mathematics or equivalent or higher level qualifications.	Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience	A minimum of one yearsexperience supporting post-primary students in a school-based setting to include supporting students with Special Educational Needs.	Shortlisting by Application Form
Knowledge	Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of: The requirements of a Study Supervisor General administrative processes and records including the use of SIMS to record attendance.	Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Skills / Abilities

Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages to include use of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SIMS.

Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website

Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Factor	Desirable Criteria	Method of Assessment
Experience	A minimum of two years experience of supporting post-primary students in a school-based setting to include supporting students with Special Education needs.	Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.

Further information can be accessed atNI Director the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

To view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.

To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority clickhere.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Required Experience:

Manager