Cover Supervisor Cheadle Primary School Aspire, Believe, Achieve Start Date: 1 September 2025 FTE £25,183-£26,409 (Pro-rata) Pay award pending Actual salary is dependent on continuous service Term Time plus 6 inset days Cheadle Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where the wellbeing and development of every child is central to everything we do. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. About the Role: As a cover supervisor, you will work under an agreed system of supervision, to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementing work programmes, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include: Supervising work that has been set by teaching staff. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans. 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. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement. 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. Managing behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment, according to the school’s behaviour policy. Reporting back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising. Completing tracking sheets and information on pupil attendance and rewards. About You: We are looking for someone with: At least three years of experience working to support children’s learning in a relevant educational setting. NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent). Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths. Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice. An understanding of curriculum matters and to be able to contribute effectively to curriculum development, planning, evaluation and implementation. In depth understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEND or Early Years. Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes. Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving. Effective use of ICT to support learning. Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people. Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative. Good communication skills. Why Join Us? At Cheadle Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our supportive team environment, and our commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children. To Apply: Please download an application pack from our website www.cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk or contact Rachel Bailye via email rbailye@cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk Closing date: 4 th July 2025 3pm Shortlisting: 4 th July 2025 Interview date: 8 th July 2025 Cheadle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. Safeguarding Statement: In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as a part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the school and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches, this will be passed onto the Headteacher and discussed during interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertaken can be found within the Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 document. This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.