Cover Supervisor - Scale 7 (DOE)

Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)

Cover Supervisor - Scale 7 (DOE) job summary

The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering pre-planned learning activities and ensuring that pupils remain engaged, safe and motivated in their learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have strong behaviour management skills and be able to create a positive learning environment.
• Be confident working across the full primary age range (mainly 7-11 years).
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Be highly motivated, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement, personal development and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Have high expectations and an absolute belief in the potential of every child.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and a commitment to continued professional development.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.

Main Duties

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, delivering pre-planned learning activities.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate feedback to teachers regarding pupil engagement, progress and behaviour.
• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development across the school.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
• Respond appropriately to any issues that arise during lessons, following school policies and procedures.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

You are asked to consider the following points when completing your application:

Please ensure your My New Term profile is as up to date as possible

Please ensure you answer all application questions to the best of your ability

Please do not submit a C.V. in addition to or instead of the application form.
Please give e-mail addresses for your referees.

Completed applications should be returned to the school no later than 9am on Friday 25th September.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September, 9am
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 5th October

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For further information about the role, please contact the school office.

Start Date: November 2026

Mrs Amanda Denney
Headteacher

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 Moorlands Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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