Cover Supervisor

Longford Park Primary School; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Longford Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor on a part-time, fixed term contract to support high-quality learning. You will deliver and support lessons in the absence of the teacher, maintain behaviour, and work with the inclusion team to motivate students and provide feedback on progress.

This role emphasises safeguarding, inclusive learning, and alignment with the school’s values while improving educational outcomes across the class and year groups.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Ensure continuity of education while maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team.
• Motivate and support students of all abilities, provide meaningful feedback on their progress.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the school's values and development priorities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE English & Maths C grade

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!, 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.

• 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.

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.

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

Benefits

• 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