Job Introduction
Cliffedale Primary School would like to appoint an outstanding hard-working Cover Supervisor to join our friendly and hardworking team from September 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
• To supervise pupils and their work when teacher is absent
• The role involves taking sole charge of a group of pupils as required
• To assist children in the classroom in the absence of Teaching Assistants
• Promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning
• The ability to communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support children in using them
• Establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
• Working with challenging children (if required) e.g. with complex behavioural needs etc.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in working with children
• Support the school’s agreed policies and procedures for behaviour and safeguarding
• Show confidence in supporting children in their learning
• Have high expectations of children, colleagues and self
• Be enthusiastic, well-motivated and fully willing to support school life
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy with children
• Be committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Demonstrate high levels of professional standards and conduct
• Show creative flare, plenty of energy and a good sense of humour
• Be flexible
• Work as part of a team
• A proactive thinker who acts upon use of initiative
• Has an open mindset to learning from mistakes and aims to be the best they can be, daily
• Is resilient and treats each day as a new day and fresh start
• Understands or has appreciation of inclusion for all children
• Recognises the challenges within schools and is prepared to enhance their own knowledge
Benefits:
• Well-behaved, respectful and motivated children who are eager to learn
• A warm and welcoming school with a nurturing ethos
• A talented and caring staff team committed to bringing out the best in children and each other
• A school with high expectations and the drive to improve
• Supportive parents and governors
• Excellent training opportunities to support career progression
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work
Visits to Cliffedale Primary School are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office either by phone or enquiries@cliffedale.lincs.sch.uk
Application information and job description is available from the school website, https://www.cliffedale.org/recruitment/ .
Applications must be returned to the school by the closing date either by post or email.
Cliffedale Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Cliffedale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, and references taken before interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
