Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Grays; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Deneholm Primary School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support high-quality learning experiences. This part-time role involves delivering lessons and supervising students, ideal for those with experience in education. Join a supportive team in a 'Good' rated school committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering lessons and supervising students.
• Ability to provide feedback on pupil progress.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons according to work set by class teachers.
• Supervise work set in accordance with school policy.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Communication

Education

Experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Thursday 12th June 2025

Pay Range: Grade C (£19,431 - £21,799)
Position Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract Type: 29 hours 35 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only (37 weeks)
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: Thursday 5th June 2025 midnight
Interview date: Thursday 12th June 2025

COVER SUPERVISOR

Deneholm Primary School is a happy and positive school looking to appoint an effective, enthusiastic and talented Cover Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences. This is a great opportunity for an established Cover Supervisor or a highly experienced Teaching Assistant looking to build on their knowledge and skills.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will have experience of:

• Delivering lessons according to work set by class teachers in subjects across the curriculum.
• Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the school policy.
• Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil's progress against lesson plans, conduct of the lesson. Keeping pupil-related records.
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures.
• Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher.
• Providing support to teachers in carrying out administrative tasks when not covering a class.
• Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Reporting pupil and school issues in line with the School's policies, eg, health and safety, child protection, behaviour management.

Why Deneholm Primary School?

At Deneholm Primary School, we aim to give all our pupils the best possible start. We are committed to developing the whole child and aim for excellence so that all pupils are ready for their next stage in education and can confidently take their place in modern Britain. We are very fortunate to be able to offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2023) where "pupils are keen to do well and respond to teachers with enthusiasm across a range of subjects" and "leaders provide training and support to help teachers develop to the highest standard". Our personal development, behaviour and welfare is 'outstanding'.

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances.

We place our pupils' needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Our academies are united by the things that make us both similar and unique - the DNA that ties us all together. The SWECET DNA is made up of the following components: Developing our people, Nurturing our differences, and Aspiring for excellence.

We believe that our colleagues are our most precious resource to provide high-quality learning experiences for all our pupils. Our colleagues work hard to support teams in their own schools and across the Trust and in return, the SWECET Wellbeing Charter sets out our actions to support our colleagues.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email [e-mail].

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service

Information about the School

At Deneholm Primary School, we aim to give all our pupils the best possible start. We are committed to developing the whole child and aim for excellence so that all pupils are ready for their next stage in education and can confidently take their place in modern Britain. We are very fortunate to be able to offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2023) where “pupils are keen to do well and respond to teachers with enthusiasm across a range of subjects” and “leaders provide training and support to help teachers develop to the highest standard”. Our personal development, behaviour and welfare is ‘outstanding’.

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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