Cover Supervisor

Hindley Green Community Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness day

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted childcare

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Hindley Green Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to maintain continuity in learning during staff absences, supervising whole classes and supporting SEND pupils to access the curriculum.

You will collaborate with teachers to implement lesson plans, manage behaviour positively, and provide targeted support to groups or individuals, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children, ideally in an educational or care setting.
• Be confident in managing whole-class behaviour and supporting pupils with diverse learning needs.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills, with the willingness to develop specialist knowledge.
• Be adaptable, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have a keen interest in supporting pupils’ personal development and well-being.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during staff absences to maintain continuity in learning.
• Work with teaching staff to implement lesson plans and support pupil engagement.
• Provide targeted support to groups or individual pupils, including those with SEND.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and other school activities.
• Create a safe, orderly learning environment and support pupils’ wellbeing.

Skills

Child care experience

Behaviour management

Literacy & numeracy support

Team player

Professional development

Job description

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor at Hindley Green Community Primary School , you will be a key player in maintaining continuity and stability in pupils’ education during staff absences. Your role will be to supervise whole classes, ensuring pupils remain engaged, focused, and supported in their learning activities. You will also provide targeted assistance to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them access the curriculum fully and confidently.

You will work closely with teaching staff to implement lesson plans, manage behaviour positively, and create a safe, orderly learning environment. Beyond classroom cover, you will support small groups or individual pupils, contribute to the development of personalised learning plans, and other school activities.

This role offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day, helping pupils feel supported and motivated while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic school setting.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, responsible, and professional—someone who shares our values and commitment to inclusion and high expectations. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children, ideally in an educational or care setting
• Be confident in managing whole-class behaviour and supporting pupils with diverse learning needs
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills, with the willingness to develop specialist knowledge
• Be adaptable, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Have a keen interest in supporting pupils’ personal development and well-being
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

If you are motivated by the opportunity to support young learners and contribute positively to their school experience, you will thrive in this role.

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive workplace committed to your professional growth through continuous CPD
• Wellness day - an additional day of leave to support your well-being
• Access to a pension scheme and cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted childcare at Play Pals Childcare Limited, part of our Trust family
• Opportunities to be part of a Trust that values strong governance, accountability, and community partnerships
• The chance to work within a Trust that prioritises high-quality education with strong values