Cover Supervisor - Scale 7 (DOE)

Moorlands Primary School; Mount; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive school community

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Moorlands Primary School in Mount is seeking a dedicated supply teacher to cover short-term absence across the full primary age range (7-11). You will deliver pre-planned activities, supervise classes, and keep pupils engaged, safe and motivated.

Join a friendly, inclusive school community with strong support from staff and opportunities for continued professional development. The role involves collaborating with colleagues and safeguarding responsibilities to help all pupils achieve their best.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to create a positive environment.
• Confident across the full primary age range (7–11).
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence, delivering pre-planned activities.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide accurate feedback to teachers on engagement and progress.
• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development across the school.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to achieve best outcomes.
• Respond to issues during lessons following school procedures.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering pre-planned learning activities and ensuring that pupils remain engaged, safe and motivated in their learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and be able to create a positive learning environment.
• Be confident working across the full primary age range (mainly 7-11 years).
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be highly motivated, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement, personal development and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Have high expectations and an absolute belief in the potential of every child.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and a commitment to continued professional development.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.

Main Duties

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering pre-planned learning activities.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate feedback to teachers regarding pupil engagement, progress and behaviour.
• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development across the school.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
• Respond appropriately to any issues that arise during lessons, following school policies and procedures.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For further information about the role, please contact the school office.

Start Date

November 2026

Mrs Amanda Denney

Headteacher