Cover Supervisor

St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy; Axminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff wellbeing programme

Job summary

First Federation Trust invites applications for a Part Time Cover Supervisor at St Andrews Primary School. The fixed term role runs until 31 August 2027, delivering learning activities to whole classes for 6 hours per week over 38 weeks a year.

The post supports teachers by delivering lessons, evaluating pupil progress and feeding back to the class teacher. An enhanced DBS is required and eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

Qualifications

• Able to undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Able to promote inclusion of all pupils.
• Able to be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of children.
• Experience of working in a school or educational setting is essential

Responsibilities

• Delivering lessons to whole classes.
• Undertaking evaluation and record keeping with the class teacher.
• Provide feedback on pupils' achievement, progress and development to the class teacher.
• Be available to provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Structured learning activities

Inclusion

Role model

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

First Federation Trust a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, Plymouth and West Dorset are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor for St Andrews Primary School.This is a fixed term position until 31 August 2027 for 6 hrs per week, 38 weeks a year.

The role compliments the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.This will mean being actively involved in some of the planning cycle and delivering lessons to whole classes.The post holder will be expected to feedback information regarding the pupils' achievement, progress and development to the class teacher. This would be a fantastic opportunity for those working in a school already and wanting to develop their skills further, or for those wanting to return to teaching.

The successful candidate will work under an agreed system of supervision/management to deliver learning by:

Delivering lessons to whole classes.

Undertaking evaluation and record keeping with the class teacher

By being part of First Federation Trust employees benefit from extended networking and school to school support, access to the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a staff wellbeing programme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil's responses as well as working on own initiative essential

Able to promote inclusion of all pupils essential

Able to be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of children essential

Experience

Experience of working in a school or educational setting essential

Experience of working with children/young people essential

Ability to provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher. essential

Ability to support teachers with the implementation of the whole primary curriculum, resulting in high levels of achievement for all children essential

Good organisational skills essential

Able to work across the whole school essential

Experience of planning and delivering learning activities essential

Able to manage children with SEND and work effectively with them

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above essential

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are .

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Key Role Information

Job type Part Time

Contract type Fixed Term

Closing 16/11/2026 09:00

Interview 18 November 2026

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP6 - SCP7