Cover Supervisor

GLF Schools; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

GLF Schools is seeking a part-time Cover Supervisor for Longford Park Primary School in Banbury. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, working Thursdays and Fridays, 13 hours per week during term time plus inset days.

Start date is 16 October 2026, with a salary of £8,042 actual for the part-time contract. The ideal candidate will have teaching assistant experience, GCSE English & Maths at C or higher, and be working towards HLTA qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning across a primary setting.
• Experience delivering or supporting lessons when a teacher is absent.
• Ability to motivate students of varying abilities and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Collaborate with staff and inclusion team to support learning and progress.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths at grade C

HLTA qualification

Job description

Longford Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Cover Supervisor, to join us on a part-time, fixed term contract, whilst playing a vital role in supporting high-quality learning across the school. If you are passionate about wanting to make a difference in Children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

In this dynamic position, you will deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher, ensuring continuity of education while maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you will motivate and support students of all abilities, provide meaningful feedback on their progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the school's values and development priorities.

What we're looking for:

• Teaching assistant experience
• Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by grade 'C' at GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths
• Achieved or working towards HLTA qualification
• Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context
• Ability to relate to, and communicate with, children in and out of the classroom
• A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students' lives.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.

This role is suited to someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential.

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Longford Park; William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields make up the Banbury Cluster. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 16th October 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 - FTE £25,887 Actual Salary: £8,042

Hours: Thurs & Fri, 8:15am - 3:15pm, 13 hours per week (Term time plus Inset - 39 weeks).

Closing Date: 7th October at 9.30am

Interview Date: We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date

Attachments

Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

PPA Cover supervisor JD

Cover Supervisor PS

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.