Cover Supervisor

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a dedicated cover supervisor to support primary pupils' continuity of learning. This role requires delivering pre-prepared lessons, maintaining classroom order, and providing teacher feedback. Candidates must have NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, experience working with children, and excellent communication skills. The position is temporary for one year, with a salary range of £23,721-£24,518. A background check is required, and knowledge of Welsh is advantageous.

Benefits

Commitment to staff well-being

High-quality professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school environment.
• Ability to promote inclusion and support for additional learning needs.
• Commitment to high-quality professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across the school.
• Maintain the classroom environment in an orderly manner.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil achievement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivated

Ability to work on own initiative

Knowledge of primary practice

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description & Person Specification

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Salary: £23,721-£24,518 per annum

32.5 hours per week – Term Time – Temporary – one year

Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 343 pupils on roll aged between seven and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 2 ALN classes.

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and conscientious cover supervisor to work in a highly motivated, friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will provide continuation of learning for pupils through the delivery of pre-prepared lessons across the school.

• Be able to work in close partnership with teaching and support staff.
• Maintain the classroom environment in an orderly and purposeful manner.
• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Have good knowledge of primary practice in order to contribute to the evaluation of learning.
• Have a good understanding of additional learning needs and promote inclusion.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challenges.
• Be highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be dedicated to their own professional development and school improvement.
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the wider life of school.
• Be prepared to undertake break duties.
• Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and have good experience of working with children in a school environment.

At Llangewydd Juniors we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly, enthusiastic, happy learners who will challenge your thinking. We are committed to staff well-being and will provide a supportive working environment for all.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Children's Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 27 February 2026

Lesson/Group Observations: W/c 09 March 2026

Interview Date: 10 March 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council