Cover Supervisor

Eastburn Primary School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX

29 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,185.00 - £24,380.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

We are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to join our team in the role of Cover Supervisor. This role involves covering classes in the absence of the regular class teacher, using planning and resources for lessons that have been set by the teacher. This cover will be for different classes across the primary age range. When not required to cover in a teaching capacity, the successful candidate will take the role of teaching assistant, providing learning support for children with SEND, and other general classroom support.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who:

-can motivate and inspire children to achieve their potential.

-is a strong team player and keen to develop their skills.

-maintains high professional standards.

-demonstrates high levels of flexibility and initiative.

We can offer you:

-enthusiastic children who are keen to succeed.

-a supportive staff team, parents and community.

-a nurturing school ethos.

-a clear commitment to your professional development.

Visits to the school: Monday 16th November (4.15pm) and Tuesday 17th November (4.15 pm)

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact the headteacher via the school office on 01535 653293 or office@eastburn.mlt.co.uk. Visits to the school are also encouraged: please contact the school office to book your place.

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 Eastburn Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eastburn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastburn-primary-school

At Eastburn, we strive to equip every single child with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to make a positive difference not only to their own lives, but also to the lives of others. We aim for every pupil at our school to receive an exceptional education and achieve their very best. Our pupils learn to be resilient and independent and are well prepared for the next stage in their education and life in modern Britain.

To achieve this aim, we deliver a curriculum focused on exceptional teaching and learning. Our pupils embrace challenge and learn the strategies needed to persevere when they are stuck. We promote enthusiasm and a love of learning where pupils take pride in their achievements and always try their best.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and nurturing environment, where pupils of all backgrounds and starting points are able to fulfil their potential. We believe that meeting a pupil’s emotional needs is key to promoting positive learning attitudes and success in life, and we prioritise pastoral support. We understand the importance of genuine care and acceptance, valuing children for who they are. We show all our children that we are ‘on their team’ - we are here for them, and we let them know it.

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