Cover Supervisor
Aureus Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6GS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 June 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Salary £19,417
Cover Supervisor job summary
Aureus Primary School is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Cover Supervisor, to join us on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave whilst playing a vital role in supporting high-quality learning across the school. If you are passionate about wanting to make a difference in Children's lives, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
In this dynamic position, you will deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher, ensuring continuity of education while maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you will motivate and support students of all abilities, provide meaningful feedback on their progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the school’s values and development priorities.
What we're looking for:
- Teaching assistant experience
- Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by grade ‘C’ at GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths
- Achieved or working towards HLTA qualification
- Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context
- Ability to relate to, and communicate with, children in and out of the classroom
- A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students’ lives.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.
This role is suited to someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential.
About The Didcot Cluster
Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 3 - FTE £25,001 Actual Salary: £19,417
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:20am - 3:20pm, 32.5 hours per week (Term time plus Inset - 39 weeks).
Closing Date: 17th June at 9.30am
Interview Date: We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Aureus Primary School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 459 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aureus Primary School website
Recently judge Outstanding by OFSTED, Aureus Primary School is a growing school in the heart of Didcot's new Great Western Park development. Our ethos is that of excellence. We aspire to achieve excellence in all that we do, in so doing our children are happy, well-rounded and able to enjoy the successes of life. Our welcoming team of dedicated staff are providing all the necessary ingredients to ensure success and progress for everyone. We believe that children have the right to access a curriculum designed around their specific needs and that takes their local surroundings into account. We could not be luckier! Our local area has an abundance of STEAM facilities and careers: Harwell Science and Technology Laboratories, Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, UTC and Williams F1 but to name a few!
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