Cover Supervisor

Caister Infant With Nursery School; Caister-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Caister Primary Federation invites applications for a Cover Supervisor. The role is part-time (27.5 hrs/week, Mon-Fri) on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. Salary is Scale E (£14.36-£15.06 per hour, about £27,709-£29,071 FTE).

You will support teachers and pupils, fostering a positive learning environment and contributing to high standards across the school. We seek a caring, proactive candidate with some primary teaching experience who can work well in a team, communicate effectively,

Qualifications

• Some primary teaching experience is welcomed.
• Able to support teachers and pupils across activities.
• Patient, proactive and reliable with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support both teachers and pupils in the classroom.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with a range of classroom activities to aid progress.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Enthusiasm for learning

Resilience

Teamwork

Work ethic

Job description

Part of City2Coast Federation and Caister Primary Federation

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/

Executive Head of School: Gemma Smith

• Salary: Scale E £14.36 to £15.06 per hour (£27,709 to £29,071 FTE)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Part time
• 27.5 hrs per week (M-F)
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required from asap

Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years.

We are looking for a caring, proactive and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as possible. You will support both teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

You’ll be patient, approachable, and able to assist with a range of classroom activities, ensuring all children feel supported and encouraged to do their best.

This is a superb opportunity to join a federation which is thriving and forward looking.It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at these schools where the curriculum is lively, exciting, and challenging. We are looking for a candidate with some primary teaching experience who shares our vision of high standards of learning within a creative and nurturing environment. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is hoping to progress to a career in teaching.

This post would suit someone who really wants to make a difference in the classroom.

We would welcome applications from an individual who:

• can use their own initiative.
• communicates with skill, confidence and authenticity, with children and adults alike.
• has a contagious enthusiasm for learning and has practice that engages children by stimulating their imagination and curiosity
• is highly resilient and shows a proactive, solution-focussed approach to personal and professional development.
• can act effectively as part of a team.
• brings a strong work ethic, proven teamwork and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community.
• is committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions.
• has good interpersonal and organisational skill

Our federation offers:

• Supportive, effective and friendly staff
• Confident, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community
• A large and supportive team – with the opportunity to work within small and large schools

Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with our Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge (email: [e-mail]).

Closing date: 18 October 2026

Interview date: w/c 19 October 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.