Cover Supervisor

Foundry Lane Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,281.94 - £25,615.33 Annually (Actual) Grade D1 to D5 - £28,696 - £31,572 FTE Subject to experience

Cover Supervisor job summary

Cover Supervisor

35 hours per week

Working hours - Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm

39 weeks per year (Term Time only)

Grade D1 to D5 - £28,696 to £31,572 FTE

Actual Annual Salary - £23,281.94 to £25,615.33 Subject to experience

Foundry Lane Primary School is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team, supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working with teachers to with teachers to plan, organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to a school where pupils feel valued, motivated and supported to achieve their very best.

This role requires flexibility, teamwork and a proactive approach. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive school environment where your contribution truly matters.

We are proud of our diverse and warmly inclusive community, where many languages, cultures and children with special educational needs learn together. Our pupils benefit from a creative, engaging and memorable curriculum that nurtures curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task
• Deliver pre-set lessons and provide clear instructions to support learning
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Support pupils with varied learning needs, including SEN
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Key Requirements

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy
• Experience working with students in a formal setting
• Experience of delivering whole class teaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage behaviour calmly and confidently
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly
• Commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and development

For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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 Foundry Lane Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 524 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Foundry Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foundry-lane-primary-school-southampton

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