Cover Supervisor

We have the following permanent vacancies available to start as soon as possible.

Cover Supervisors (1 x permanent, 1 x fixed term maternity cover)

We are looking to appoint Cover Supervisors (1 x permanent and 1 x fixed term, maternity cover) to work within the school and welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience. We are looking to appoint people who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children.

The role will be primarily to lead planned learning with individuals/groups/whole classes of pupils in a Teaching Assistant or Teacher’s absence. Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in partnership with class teachers to deliver good and outstanding classroom practice
• Have a good understanding of effective learning, good quality feedback to learners and how to support learners to make good progress
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children.
• Be someone who can inspire and motivate children
• Have good subject knowledge and understanding of KS1 and KS2

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email: admin@whitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment.

Completed applications can be emailed to: jobs@whitmorepark.org handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026

Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 9th March 2026.