Cover Supervisor

Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LG

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, Term Time plus Inset Days, 1 hour unpaid lunch break
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Level 6 SCP 13 to 20, £22,325 to £25,039

What skills and experience we're looking for

The CEO of SECAT and Headteacher of Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to help support children with their learning. This support will be both under their own direction when covering classes, as well as through guidance from class teachers and the SENCO/SLT.

It is essential that the appointed candidate has GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 or above.

What the school offers its staff

Generous Holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Benefits Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Access to school canteen

Discounted Wraparound School Club

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

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Supervisor Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

About Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@richmond.secat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-avenue-primary-and-nursery-school

Richmond is a busy, vibrant school community where we are passionate about promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all our children and are committed to providing a welcoming, community atmosphere in which we can nurture the achievements of every child.
Whilst academic learning is highly valued, we also know the importance of a broad and balanced education, with the talents of each child recognised and celebrated, thereby enabling all our children to grow in confidence, develop a sense of responsibility and achieve their personal goals.
The children are the reason why we are all here. We will always try to ensure that our children are happy, as children’s happiness, safety and wellbeing must always be the priority.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery and Shoeburyness High School.

Arranging a visit to Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@richmond.secat.co.uk.

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