Cover Supervisor

Longford Park Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in England is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support the delivery of planned lessons and promote effective learning environments. The role requires an individual who is passionate about education and skilled at engaging students. Responsibilities include managing classrooms and ensuring continuity for students during lessons. The ideal candidate should have a commitment to children's welfare and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers career progression in a collaborative and supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner skills.
• Passionate about children's learning and welfare.
• High expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons based on pre-prepared work.
• Manage classroom environment to support learning.
• Liaise with teaching colleagues to ensure continuity.

Skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Communication

Passion for education

Engaging students

Job description

Your opportunity

We have a great opportunity for an amazing super organised and efficient person to support our children through delivering planned lessons in the role of Cover Supervisor.

About the role

Our Cover Supervisors really are valued members of our team. The Cover Supervisor will support with the smooth operation of the school through delivering planned lessons. Responsibilities include delivering lessons based on pre-prepared work to a class, managing the classroom environment to promote good behaviour for learning and liaising with teaching colleagues on their return to promote good continuity for the children.

Adaptability, resilience and the ability to think on your feet are essential in this varied and evolving role as will an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

We are looking for individuals that are passionate, enthusiastic and committed to a career within education.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the skills to :

• Work well as part of a team as well as being self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.
• Have the ability to enthuse and engage students in purposeful learning experiences.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.

About the Banbury Cluster

Longford Park, William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields make up a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. The Banbury cluster have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools work closely together to provide an outstanding educational experience to the local communities. The schools benefit from being able to share resources, knowledge and best practice to support each other and maintain high quality teaching. Joining us will allow for opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional skills.

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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 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

The Details

Start Date : Jan 2026

FTE Salary : GLF Associate 3 25001 - 25469

Pro‑rata (actual) : 19417 - 19780

Hours : 32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only).

Contract : Permanent

Closing date : 29th November 2025

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Customer Service, Hospitality Experience, Management Experience, Mediation Experience, Guest Services, Merchandising, Experience with Children, Leadership Experience, Mentoring, Supervising Experience, Neonatal Ventilator

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary: 19417 - 19780