Cover Supervisor - Llangewydd Junior School

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Bridgend is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will ensure the continuation of learning through the delivery of pre-prepared lessons. Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 4 and experience working with children. Knowledge of Welsh is preferred. The position is temporary and offers a chance to contribute to the school's environment, with a closing date for applications of 17 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment is required.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is necessary.
• Core responsibility includes safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with teaching and support staff.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress.
• Contribute to the evaluation of learning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of additional learning needs

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Llangewydd Junior School

32.5 hours per week

Term Time

Temporary – one year

Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 343 pupils on roll aged between seven and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 2 ALN classes.

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and conscientious cover supervisor to work in a highly motivated, friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will provide continuation of learning for pupils through the delivery of pre-prepared lessons across the school.

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with teaching and support staff.
• Maintain the classroom environment in an orderly and purposeful manner.
• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Have a good knowledge of primary practice to contribute to the evaluation of learning.
• Have a good understanding of additional learning needs and promote inclusion.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challenges.
• Be highly motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be dedicated to your own professional development and school improvement.
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the wider life of school.
• Be prepared to undertake break duties.

Qualifications

You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and have good experience of working with children in a school environment.

Conditions of employment:

• The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Closing Date: 17 December 2025

Shortlisting Date: 13 January 2026

Lesson/Group Observations: week commencing 19 January 2026

Interview Date: 20 January 2026