Information for schools leaflet.pub
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Information for schools leaflet.pub
Providing quality supply staff to schools www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss Kirklees Supply Service We became operational in September 2004, at the request of Kirklees schools with the support and backing of headteachers, unions and local authority officers to provide supply teachers to schools. Since then this service has grown and we are now able to provide 1:1 tutors, administrative assistants and exam invigilators. Supply staff have an essential role to play in the life of a school. In today's fast moving educational world of both local and national initiatives, well informed and knowledgeable supply staff are vital for maintaining continuity and consistency within all aspect of the school life. Our mission We aim to deliver recruitment solutions for schools by providing a reliable and fast acting service at value for money, where quality is the focus. We understand the requirements of schools and teachers—but don’t just take our word for it: “KSS is the only agency we work with and whom we trust. Their approach in all areas is highly professional. All contact is polite, efficient but friendly and assuring. KSS always keep us informed of every step along the way, whether this is for a short or long term placement. I would not go anywhere else.” Dawn Horton, Headteacher—Hillside Primary “Punctual, prepared and effective” Christine Kirkton, Headteacher—Thurstonland Endowed First “KSS is an efficient service, always there when I call for cover at 7am and 90% of the time they will have the name of a supply teacher to me within 20 minutes.” Ian Jones, Teacher—Earlsheaton Technology College “I have been using their service exclusively for a number of years now and, with the emphasis on safeguarding, feel confident that the security of our children is a priority. The staff respond quickly, are always pleasant and helpful, and do their utmost to locate supply staff, even at a moment’s notice.” Julie Wright, Bursar—Birkenshaw Middle Page 1 Providing quality supply staff to schools We can supply: qualified teachers 1:1 tutors administrative assistants exam invigilators Qualified teachers We have a dedicated team of good quality, local teachers who can act quickly to cover your absence needs. We will match the right schools with the right teachers so that we can find the best teacher possible to cover for short term or maternity leave, long term sickness absence etc. We have teachers and NQT’s looking for long term placements. We are able to place teachers for 1, 2 or 3 terms. It is quick, easy and a real saving for schools in both time and cost. It saves headteachers the worry and expense of advertising and recruitment and all staff registered with us are guaranteed to have had all the necessary pre-employment checks. Our teachers benefit from being paid at teachers pay and conditions and by having the opportunity to contribute to the teachers pension scheme. 1:1 tutors We have teachers available to carry out 1:1 tuition. All 1:1 tutors have attended the local authority’s training for tutors course, they have also been provided with guidance documents to support them. Administrative assistants We have a team of administrative assistants many of whom have attended Integris and/or SIMS training and have previous experience of working in or with schools. With the information schools provide we can find the right level of experience you require to fill your vacancy. Exam invigilators We have many exam invigilators on the register who have been fully briefed on the invigilation of exams. Many of our exam invigilators have years of experience in supervising exams. All exam invigilators are provided with the Joint Council for Qualification guidance; Instructions for conducting exams. Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083 Page 2 The service you can you expect from us Bespoke We are an efficient, dynamic and friendly team who can act quickly to cover a last minute absence. We offer a bespoke service tailored to meet your needs and deliver you the best service possible. We believe in the personal touch when dealing with all our schools, teachers and support staff. One call You only need to make one call and we’ll do the rest. Safeguarding checks We guarantee that all necessary pre employment checks are carried out prior to anyone being placed in school. This will also enable you to complete your single, central record for DCSF Guide “Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education.” Prior to any placement in school we will send you written confirmation of: clearance by the CRB’s Disclosure Service List 99 GTC health identity (all KSS supply staff are issued with identity cards) visa's/rights to work (overseas candidates only) qualifications References. Note: All pre employment checks are carried out with no cost to yourselves or supply staff. Pay and conditions All our staff are paid in line with the Statutory School Teacher Pay and Conditions or single status grading for support staff. Success 99% was our success rate for placements made during the academic year 2009/10. Page 3 Providing quality supply staff to schools CPD We offer regular and relevant training and development opportunities to our teachers and support staff, supporting their continued professional development. Booksplus resources KSS have joined forces with booksplus to help supply teachers deliver a quality teaching experience when on a placement. Booksplus are offering the use of their curriculum support boxes, objects and artefacts free of charge to all supply teachers and NQT’s who are placed in schools for one week or more. Quality assurance guaranteed We are fully committed to quality assurance and we are responsive to all feedback. New practices and procedures are in place to ensure that our supply staff are highly effective and fully prepared and briefed before their placement with your school. We ensure this by: Our induction service—making the process more streamlined. Our staff take a full brief from schools and ensure our supply staff are provided with this information before their placement. Our thorough and structured interview process with a senior manager who has extensive school knowledge and an understanding of what schools need. Unsuitable applicants will be refused interview. Acting upon all feedback quickly. Only assigning teaching staff within their key stage expertise. Encouraging all our supply teachers to write detailed feedback for the returning teacher, ensuring teaching continuity. Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083 Page 4 What you can expect from our supply staff All our supply staff are competent, committed and enthusiastic. We ask supply teachers to: Make contact with the school before their placement wherever possible. Arrive early to familiarise themselves with the school and its surroundings and to meet the rest of the staff for guidance where appropriate. Arrive at school dressed appropriately. Ask for help and advice from other staff in school to ensure they carry our their role to the best of their ability. Behave in a professional manner at all times. Ensure notes and feedback are left for the returning teacher at the end of each day. Arrive at school fully briefed with a full lesson plan for the right key stage. Long term supply teachers to take part in all aspects of the school day as though they were a substantive member of staff. Page 5 Mark any work in line with the schools policy and practice. Providing quality supply staff to schools Follow up/feedback We will keep in regular contact with schools to ensure our high standards are being met and you are fully satisfied. This will also allow us to address your future supply needs. Equality and diversity Kirklees Council is committed to equality and diversity and the Equality and Diversity Policy is crucial to the way the authority operates its working practices, service delivery and relationships with the local communities and partner organisations. As part of the recruitment process, all supply staff agree to support our Equality and Diversity Policy and the policies and procedures of the schools in which they are placed. This ensures that our supply staff promote equality of learning, irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or culture. Health and Safety Policy In fulfilment of its duty under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the authority continues to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all its employees and workers. All our supply staff agree to take reasonable care of themselves and of other people who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. Environment Policy As part of the recruitment process, all our supply staff agree to work for the authority in compliance with the Environmental Policy and corporate and service specific EMAS procedures at all times. Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083 Page 6 Opening hours 7am-6pm Monday to Friday (9am-5pm during school holidays) Tel: 860 5083 or 01484 225083 Email: kss@kirklees.gov.uk www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss