Primary Cover Supervisor

Tessupply; Warrington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Refer a friend scheme

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Tessupply is recruiting a Primary School Cover Supervisor for a Warrington primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted. This full-time, long-term role involves covering across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with pre-planned lessons and ongoing safeguarding commitments.

The successful candidate will deliver lessons, manage behaviour, and support pupils across year groups, while building strong relationships with staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to staffing cover.
• Ability to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across primary year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour with positive strategies.
• Ensure pupils stay engaged and supported in learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Support a positive, inclusive, nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Pupil support across EYFS/KS1/KS2

Education

QTS or equivalent

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Job description

Primary School Cover Supervisor

TES is seeking a confident and adaptable Primary School Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming primary school in Warrington, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

This is a full-time, long-term position for the remainder of the academic year, providing classroom cover across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).

The school has a supportive leadership team and a strong focus on pupil development, making it an excellent environment for a Cover Supervisor looking to gain experience in a primary school setting.

Primary School Cover Supervisor benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£ – £per day, dependent on experience)
  PAYE paid weekly
  Long-term stability for the remainder of the academic year
  Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
  Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Primary School Cover Supervisor role requirements

• Previous experience working with children (school-based desirable)
  Confident managing a classroom independently
  Strong behaviour management skills appropriate to a primary setting
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  A proactive and adaptable approach
  Ability to support pupils across different age groups (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
  Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
  Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists

The successful Primary School Cover Supervisor will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of primary year groups
  Manage classroom behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
  Ensure pupils remain engaged and supported in their learning
  Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
  Support a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
  Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.