Cover Supervisor
West Hill Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring Term
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Mon - Fri - 8.30am to 4pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £19,723 - £20,683
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor with:
- An understanding of curriculum matters with the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development, planning, evaluation and implementation.
- An understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
- An ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
- The ability to work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
What the school offers its staff
West Hill Primary School offers:
- Motivated, happy children, who are eager to learn.
- Good parental links.
- A commitment to your professional development.
- Opportunity to share in strategic school improvement.
- A supportive staff team.
- An enabling working environment.
- Access to ‘ThinkWell’ providing confidential advice and support.
- A Governor approved additional days leave each year.
- Links across the federation to support best practice.
Further information about the job
The Governors of the Hednesford Hills Federation are offering the opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated Cover Supervisor to join our team at West Hill Primary School.
We are a very hardworking and committed team of professionals who work together to provide a welcoming, safe and “good” school.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Cover supervisor to support us in delivering an exceptional service and sustaining high standards in moving the school forward.
Main purpose of the role:
- To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementing work programs, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
Support to Pupils:
- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
- Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Hill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Hill Primary School website
- Email address
- office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01543227125
West Hill Primary School is proud to be characterised by encouraging honest, open and trustworthy relationships amongst all, a place where talented and dedicated staff know each pupil as an individual and are committed to the learning journey each child takes.
As a forward thinking School we aspire, in our self-critical pursuit of a shared goal, to offer a creative innovative and progressive learning environment making us a ' Valued Centre of Learning within the Hednesford Community.
West Hill Primary School values all achievements as being an important part of personal ambitions. Our team of dedicated educators are called upon to develop confident, resilient and enthusiastic youngsters who aim high and who are ready to influence the world.
' Together - we respect, we learn, we achieve.'
Arranging a visit to West Hill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk.
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