PPA Cover Supervisor

Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 March 2026

• Closing date

  5 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Specialist £27,061 FTE (Actual - £21,340.38)

PPA Cover Supervisor job summary

Danetree Primary School has an exciting opportunity to join us as a PPA Cover Supervisor in our Ofsted rated "Outstanding" School

Have you got the drive, desire and dedication to make a difference to our children? Do you relish the chance to be part of a driven, creative and supportive team? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring PPA Cover Supervisor to play a key role in supporting children. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

What we are looking for

• A PPA Cover Supervisor with experience in supporting children
  
• Able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of children
  
• Able to develop positive relationships with young children
  
• Able to stay calm and objective when presented with challenging behaviour
  
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  
• Confident and clear communicator with parents
  
• Flexible with regard to classroom work
  

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated 'OUTSTANDING' School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Danetree Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

We can offer you:

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
  
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
  
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
  
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
  
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Specialist 1 - £27,061 FTE

Actual Salary: £21,340.38

Hours: 33hrs - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8.30am - 3.45pm and Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm (39 weeks a year incl. INSET)

Closing Date: Sunday 5th April at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

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 Danetree Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 943 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danetree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danetree-primary-school

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