Cover Supervisor

Whitchurch Community Primary School
Tavistock · posted 28 September 2026
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Salary
£29,542 a year
Job type
part time
Location
Tavistock, South West
Category
Teaching assistant

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This advert’s stated pay is above the typical range for teaching assistant jobs across the UK: typically £18,600 – £28,200 a year, from 995 adverts that state a salary.

First Federation Trust a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, Plymouth and West Dorset are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor for Whitchurch Primary School. This is a permanent position for 11.5 hrs per week, 39 weeks a year. The working days are Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The role complements the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will mean being actively involved in some of the planning cycle and delivering lessons to whole classes.  The post holder will be expected to feedback information regarding the pupils’ achievement, progress and development to the class teacher. This would be a fantastic opportunity for those working in a school already and wanting to develop their skills further, or for those wanting to return to teaching.

The successful candidate will work under an agreed system of supervision/management to deliver learning by:

  • •          Delivering lessons to whole classes.
  • •          Undertaking evaluation and record keeping with the class teacher
  • •          Undertaking cover supervision

By being part of First Federation Trust, Whitchurch Primary employees benefit from extended networking and school to school support, access to the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a staff wellbeing programme.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact 01822 616202

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