HLTA in Northampton

Cedar Road Primary School Academy is recruiting for a Cover Supervisor. Cedar Road Primary School is a successful primary school in the Abington area of Northampton. We want all our pupils to feel valued, confident, and excited about their learning, and to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community.

About the role

Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. We are looking for a creative and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our hardworking, caring and dedicated team. The role requires the Cover Supervisor to support groups of learners across the school and to teach whole classes in the event of planned cover, courses or short‑term absence.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and preparation of lessons with teachers, participating in stages of the planning cycle including lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans.
• Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need.
• Contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out‑of‑school contexts, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Teach whole classes within an agreed system of supervision and within a pre‑determined lesson framework.
• Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses and behaviour to teachers and pupils.
• Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.
• Support the teaching of literacy and numeracy and assist pupils to access the full curriculum; be familiar with lesson plans, IEP targets and learning objectives.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom.
• Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work co‑operatively with others.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: NJC 8 – £26,824 full‑time equivalent, £20,696.03 pro rata per annum. Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education. Commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme. Rewards and Recognition Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme.

Eligibility and Additional Requirements

All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance. Applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and an Enhanced DBS check, and the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.