Cover Supervisor
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Dewsbury, WF13 3AS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from as soon as possible.
Are you ready to inspire young minds and make a real difference in a thriving school community? Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Educational Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor) to join our vibrant team.
We are a four-form entry school at the heart of an ethnically and religiously diverse community and we are incredibly proud of what our pupils achieve during their time with us, as shown in our excellent SATs results. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), we were graded Good, with inspectors noting: "Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school."
As a highly inclusive church school, spirituality underpins everything we do – our values, our culture and our commitment to nurturing every child and staff member to reach their full potential. The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Cover Supervisor who will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will have high expectations, a positive outlook and a genuine passion for helping children succeed. You will be required to provide high-quality classroom cover on an ad hoc basis, responding flexibly to the needs of the school while helping to maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• A Church school at the heart of our diverse community – where spirituality and values shape everything we do
• Motivated and enthusiastic children who genuinely love coming to school and are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who work in partnership with us to help every child thrive
• An attractive, stimulating and well-resourced environment where teaching and learning flourish
• A strong commitment to delivering an enjoyable, relevant and engaging curriculum that inspires our pupils
• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to helping every member of our school community achieve their best
Ready to find out more?
We would love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – come and experience our friendly atmosphere for yourself.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.