Details:
- Salary: £110 - 130 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Slough Berkshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Primary Cover Supervisor
Slough, Berkshire
Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Academic Year Contract
£110-£130 per day PAYE (depending on experience)
A large 3-form entry primary school in Slough is seeking a confident and reliable Primary Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026.
This is a full-time role covering classes across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, providing PPA cover, management release time, staff absence cover, and other planned classroom cover throughout the school.
The school is looking for someone with previous experience working in schools who is comfortable leading a class independently, following lesson plans, and maintaining positive behaviour and engagement.
About the School
The school is a well-established primary setting with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team. Staff work collaboratively and benefit from clear systems, strong behaviour expectations, and a positive working environment.
The school offers:
A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team
Modern classrooms and excellent facilities
A well-organised 3-form entry structure
Strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
Opportunities to work across all primary age groups
On-site parking
Easy access to the Elizabeth Line and local bus routesThe Role
The successful candidate will:
Provide classroom cover across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour effectively
Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task
Support learning and answer pupil questions where appropriate
Liaise with teachers and school leaders regarding pupil progress and behaviour
Adapt confidently to different year groups and classroom environmentsNo planning is required, although candidates should be confident delivering a range of curriculum subjects.
Requirements
Previous experience working within a UK primary school
Experience covering classes or leading groups of pupils
Strong behaviour management skills
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Flexible and adaptable approach to working across the schoolThe role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, HLTA, Teaching Assistant with cover experience, sports coach, tutor, or an aspiring teacher looking to gain further classroom experience.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay
£110-£130 per day PAYE
Dependent on experience and previous school-based cover experience.
Apply
For further information or to express your interest, please contact:
Marc Murphy
(phone number removed)
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