Cover Supervisor

Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2EU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Band 6, SCP 06 to SCP 11 (actual salary £20,160 - £21,830 per annum) TTO

Cover Supervisor job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervisor at Horton Grange Primary School.

This is a vital role within our school, ensuring high-quality learning, strong classroom management, and the continued safety and well-being of our pupils.

The successful candidate will occupy a key role within the school, assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources and implementing agreed work programmes with individuals or groups, in our out of the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping every child succeed and thrive, and who is ready to take the next step in their career by supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

Why Join Horton Grange?

Horton Grange Primary School is a three-form entry primary school located in Bradford. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment that empowers every child to thrive as a valued individual within our school community.

Guided by our core values, we strive to support each pupil’s journey to becoming lifelong learners and conscientious, responsible members of society. Our school motto, "Celebrating Success Together", reflects our belief that all children take an active part in their learning journey and all pupils experience success.

Further details about our school can also be found on our website https://hortongrangeacademy.co.uk/

What We Offer You:

• A Culture of Growth: Tailored professional development and a clear pathway for career progression.
• Supportive Environment: A forward-thinking leadership team and a staff body that values your unique contribution.
• Excellent Resources: Modern, well-equipped classrooms and expansive outdoor learning spaces.
• Eager Learners: Enthusiastic pupils who are motivated, respectful, and ready to be inspired.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across the year groups they are covering
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to class teachers
• Effectively manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment
• Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and initiative
• Support pupils to achieve positive outcomes

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Advanced-level fluency in English
• A sound understanding of how children develop and learn
• The ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

What We Offer

• A positive, forward-thinking staff team and supportive governing body
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive working environment where your contribution is truly valued

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and want to develop your career within a forward-thinking school and trust, we would love to hear from you.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Horton Grange Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 682 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Horton Grange Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horton-grange-primary-school

• A dedicated and experienced staff team, supported by the Trust, Governors
and parents
• Enthusiastic, confident and well behaved children
• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to our school
• An opportunity to further your professional development
• An opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school

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