Dynamic Classroom Cover Supervisor | Impactful Teaching

Stamshaw Junior School; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamshaw Junior School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to work across classes, providing cover during teachers' short‑term absences and supporting curriculum delivery. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and pupil progress while collaborating with staff to plan and prepare resources.

The successful candidate will support pupil welfare and inclusion, encourage independent learning and contribute to a relational, inclusive school environment where children feel safe and valued.

Qualifications

• Experience or track record of effective teaching that supports pupil progress.
• Preferable but not essential to have a teaching or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• teach whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies
• work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
• provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes
• encourage pupils to become independent learners
• provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life

Education

Teaching/HLTA qualification

Job description

Stamshaw Junior School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to work across classes, providing cover during teachers' short‑term absences and supporting curriculum delivery. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and pupil progress while collaborating with staff to plan and prepare resources.

The successful candidate will support pupil welfare and inclusion, encourage independent learning and contribute to a relational, inclusive school environment where children feel safe and valued.