Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly pay

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming Rushden primary school to appoint a reliable Cover Supervisor for an immediate start. You will supervise primary-aged pupils when a teacher is unavailable, with pre-prepared lessons to keep learners engaged and on task.

This full-time, long-term position suits graduates, Teaching Assistants, coaches, youth workers, mentors, tutors, or aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience and career growth. Competitive daily rates offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with children through education, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, or a similar setting.
• Confident managing a classroom and behaviour.
• Calm, patient, reliable, and organised.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional and confident when working with primary-aged children.
• Passionate about helping children learn and succeed.
• Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position.
• Previous primary school experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils across a range of primary year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils complete their work.
• Maintain a calm, positive, and purposeful classroom environment.
• Set clear expectations and manage behaviour consistently.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Communicate relevant feedback and concerns to teaching staff.
• Support with breaktime, lunchtime, playground, and other school duties when required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Primary School - RushdenLocation: Rushden, Northamptonshire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Ready for a Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity in Education? Are you confident working with children and looking for a full-time, long-term position within a welcoming primary school?

We are currently working with a supportive primary school in Rushden that is looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience while developing their behaviour management, pupil engagement, and classroom leadership skills.

The role could be particularly well suited to graduates, Teaching Assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, mentors, tutors, or aspiring teachers looking to build a career in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise primary-aged pupils when their usual teacher is unavailable. Lessons will be pre-planned and provided, allowing you to focus on maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.

You will work across different year groups and subjects, supporting pupils with their learning while maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils across a range of primary year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils complete their work.
• Maintain a calm, positive, and purposeful classroom environment.
• Set clear expectations and manage behaviour consistently.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Communicate relevant feedback and concerns to teaching staff.
• Support with breaktime, lunchtime, playground, and other school duties when required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced working with children through education, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, or a similar setting.
• Confident managing a classroom and behaviour.
• Calm, patient, reliable, and organised.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional and confident when working with primary-aged children.
• Passionate about helping children learn and succeed.
• Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position.
• Previous primary school experience is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity in a Rushden primary school.
• Immediate start available.
• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Potential temp-to-permanent progression.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Valuable classroom experience across different year groups.
• Opportunities to develop your education career.