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Cover Supervisor

Whitchurch Community Primary School · Tavistock · Devon

Job description

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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About this school

Whitchurch Community Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
218
Avg teacher salary
£45,462
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.9:1
Academy trust
THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9SR

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Salary
£29542.00 FTE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
28 September 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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