Cover Supervisor - Whitmore Park Primary School in Coventry

Cover Supervisor - Whitmore Park Primary School in Coventry

Coventry Full-Time 31650 - 43607 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Coventry City Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead planned learning for students in the absence of teachers and support their progress.
  • Company: Whitmore Park Primary School, dedicated to high-quality education for all children.
  • Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment.
  • Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants; enhanced DBS check required.
  • Why this job: Inspire and motivate young learners while making a real difference in their education.
  • Qualifications: Experience in education, strong subject knowledge of KS1 and KS2, and a passion for teaching.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to work within the school and welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience. We are looking to appoint people who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children. We have the following permanent vacancy available to start on 1st September 2026. The role will be primarily to lead planned learning with individuals, groups and whole classes of pupils in a Teaching Assistant or Teacher’s absence.

Who are we looking for?

  • Have experience of working in partnership with class teachers to deliver good and outstanding classroom practice
  • Have a good understanding of effective learning, good quality feedback to learners and how to support learners to make good progress
  • Be passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children
  • Be someone who can inspire and motivate children
  • Have good subject knowledge and understanding of KS1 and KS2

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Contact Details:

Coventry City Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cover Supervisor - Whitmore Park Primary School in Coventry

Classroom Management
Collaboration with Teachers
Effective Learning Strategies
Feedback Delivery
Support for Learners
Passion for Teaching
Inspiration and Motivation Skills