Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Thameside Primary School

Manor Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6EF

Wishes to appoint a

Cover Supervisor

Salary: Band C Point 13 - 19

(£22,135.89 - £25,374.05 actual salary per annum)

33 hours and 20 minute per week

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

50 minute unpaid break each day

37 weeks per year, term time only

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Thameside Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Cover Supervisor to support cover within the school. Thameside Primary School is a part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, our schools have previously supported Cover Supervisors to complete their Teaching Training and progress to teachers within their schools.

Key duties of the role:

· Supervising classes and supporting pupils

· Delivering cover work set by the class teacher

· Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil's progress against lesson plans, conduct of the lesson and keeping pupil related records

· Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures

· Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher

· Provide additional support to teachers in classrooms, to carry out administrative tasks when not covering a class

· Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour and adhering to the schools behaviour management policy

The successful candidate will have:

· The ability to support pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties

· Excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task

· Excellent communication skills, with a positive and helpful attitude

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and remain positive

· The ability to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

What the school can offer: 

· Two-week October half term

· Support from highly experienced SLT members and the wider trust network 

· Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance    

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools   

· Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust    

· Fully Subsidised Employee Assistance Programme     

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff   

· National Conditions of Service   

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  

Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The school is proud to be:

· Friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload

· A strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment

· A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected

· An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children

· A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Thameside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via My New Term: Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs

Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Thameside Primary is a rapidly expanding School which serves a diverse community. A commitment to equal oportunities and inclusion is essential.

Thameside is part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust who have four primary schools.Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. The Trust schools are based in Thurrock, a semi-rural location with excellent transport links to London.