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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    12 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Pay scale

LBR 05 12-15

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Cover Supervisor to oversee classes. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teaching staff, establish your supervisory skills and to develop in the management of school classes. Experience of working with young people, and to have a commitment to their welfare, education and development is also highly desirable.

If you are highly-motivated and a good team player with enthusiasm, creativity, high expectations, good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour, then please apply for this rewarding post with us.

You must have:

  • A genuine professional interest in working with children
  • Experience of working with children
  • A willingness to participate in new training.
  • Work independently, as part of a team and with the wider community effectively
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Commitment, energy and enthusiasm
  • Flexibility in duties and approaches
  • NVQ level 3 qualifications or equivalent preferred
  • Be able to work in partnership with parents and the wider community

We can offer:

  • An outstanding school (Ofsted 2014) - enthusiastic children who are a pleasure to teach
  • Opportunities to access coaching and CPD
  • Excellent provision of resources and equipment
  • A caring, friendly and dedicated team of staff
  • A strong and committed Senior Leadership Team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check satisfactory references and medical check.


The interview process will include a short task and then a short activity with a group of children.

What the school offers its staff

Our school.....

Puts children at the heart of everything we do.

Is committed to developing ourselves as a learning community.

Was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2014.

Our Children….

Are exceptionally well behaved and eager to learn.

Want to be challenged and have ownership over their learning.

Our Curriculum…

Encourages pupils to be confident, independent, curious and involved!

Is diverse and creative and gets children outdoors!

Values the benefits of physical exercise and team work.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff/volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Offers of employment are subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks and social media checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (amended 2013 & 2020). Shortlisted candidates are required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
We want our school to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce.

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About Aldersbrook Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
679 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
02089890210

Our School….
Puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Is committed to developing ourselves as a learning community.
Values diversity and equality.

Our Children….
Are exceptionally well behaved and eager to learn.
Want to be challenged and have ownership over their learning.

Our Curriculum…
Encourages pupils to be confident, independent, curious and involved learners.
Stretches minds to soar!
Is diverse and creative and gets children outdoors!
Values the benefits of physical exercise and team work.

School location

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