Cover Supervisor
Ridgeway Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.15pm (3.45pm Friday)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover for 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- G21 to G25
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the role is to:
To provide high-quality classroom supervision and support across Ridgeway Infant School during teacher absence, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive, safe and engaging learning environment for all pupils.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and teaching staff to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school and uphold the school’s values and expectations.
Duties and responsibilities
Classroom Supervision
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities in line with teachers’ instructions.
- Manage pupil behaviour positively and in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Ensure pupils remain engaged in learning and complete work set.
Pupil Support
- Support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing across the school.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes to learning.
- Promote inclusion and support the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs where appropriate.
Curriculum Support
- Assist teaching staff with the preparation of classroom resources and activities.
- Support assessment activities and provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil participation and progress.
- Contribute to maintaining stimulating and organised learning environments.
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
- Follow all school safeguarding, health and safety and child protection procedures.
- Support pupils during playtimes, transitions and other parts of the school day as required.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and senior leaders.
- Attend relevant meetings and training as required.
- Uphold the ethos, policies and values of Ridgeway Infant School.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
What the school offers its staff
- Delightful children who are happy to be at school and enjoy their learning.
- A thriving school where a high value is placed on the care and well-being of every child.
- A dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff and a committed and determined Governing Board.
- Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or local government pension scheme, as applicable
- Opportunities for training and professional development
Further information about the job
We welcome visits and would encourage applicants to contact Michelle Hollis, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit. Please call 01332 760770 or email mhollis@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk to make an appointment.
To support your application, please send a supporting statement letter of no more than 1500 words matching candidate’s skills and experience to the job description and person specification to Michelle Hollis.
Interview dates: w/c 13th July
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ridgeway Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ridgeway Infant School website
- Email address
- recruitment@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 760770
Ridgeway Infant School is a large three-form entry school with capacity for 270 children. The school is uniquely situated in extensive natural grounds with a well-established wildlife garden on site, in the suburbs of Derby City. The school opened in 1961.
There are seven classrooms in the main building along with a large hall, additional learning spaces and various offices. There are two terrapin classrooms located alongside the main playground. Despite the terrapin classrooms being located away from the main school building, the children in these classes are fully integrated into the life of the school. Our library is well resourced with a huge variety of books and has proven very popular with our families.
We utilise our locality to the full as part of our teaching and learning. Our curriculum is active and purposeful with many opportunities for learning outside the classroom, within our local community, Derby City and further afield.
The school stands in impressive open grounds which is maintained to a high standard. Our site includes a large, well-developed garden for Reception, Wildlife Garden, two sensory areas as part of the Rolls Royce Science Prize Project completed in 2015, Playtime Zones, Wild Flower Meadow and a Friendship Area along with an extensive school field.
Arranging a visit to Ridgeway Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk.
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