Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

The Gateway Learning Community (GLC) seeks two dedicated Cover Supervisors to support primary schools in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary. The role involves supervising classes, following lesson plans, and keeping students focused and engaged during teacher absences.

The position is part-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a pro rata salary range of £24,086 to £27,187. Benefits include a staff well-being programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver instructions for lessons as directed by teaching staff.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive learning environment.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2644-138S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £24.086 - £27,187

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract; Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time only

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are seeking two dedicated and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join our primary schools. The primary focus of this role is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will give instructions for the lessons as provided by the teaching staff, ensuring pupils stay on task while maintaining a good, orderly, and purposeful learning environment.

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2 week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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