Class Cover Supervisor

Kennall Vale School; Perranporth; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Teacher Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, alongside Perranporth School, is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team for a fixed-term role of approximately 14.5 hours per week. You will provide cover for planned teacher and teaching assistant absence, use existing plans to lead learning, and help sustain high standards of behaviour while supporting pupils, including those with SEND.

This role offers a rewarding environment where safeguarding and inclusion are at the heart of daily

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Able to lead activities using teacher plans.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication.
• Adaptable, organised and responsive to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for planned teacher and teaching assistant absence, including PPA cover.
• Work closely with staff to ensure continuity of learning and high standards of behaviour.
• Support pupils, including those with SEND, in line with school policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Lead learning activities

Behaviour management

Adaptable

Communication skills

Job description

Your Role

Cover Supervisor (Fixed Term)

Approximately 14.5 hours per week

Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, alongside Perranporth School are seeking to appoint a confident, flexible and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can confidently support learning across the school.

At Perranporth School, we take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best version of themselves. We have high aspirations for every child and provide a wide range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud to offer a highly caring, safe and inclusive environment, with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with SEND and meeting the needs of all learners.

The successful candidate will provide cover for planned teacher and teaching assistant absence, including PPA cover, and will work closely with staff to ensure continuity of learning and high standards of behaviour.

About You

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting
• Can confidently lead learning activities using plans prepared by teachers
• Has excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Is adaptable, organised and able to respond positively to changing circumstances
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children can succeed
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and a positive attitude
• Is fully committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality

Benefits of Working with Us

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

Application Deadlines

The closing date and time for receiving applications is 4th September 2026 12pm.

Interviews to be held on 11th September 2026.

Safeguarding Information

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

Candidates are advised that Truro and Penwith Academy Trust operate safer recruitment procedures based on the requirements outlined in: Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

Statutory guidance from the DfE on Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

Our recruitment process requires checks including identity, right to work, and an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for all staff and volunteers. Checks for other roles may include overseas checks for those who have lived abroad, prohibition from teaching checks, and childcare disqualification checks, these will be undertaken for all appropriate roles. This ensures that: Statutory checks on staff who work with children are complied with in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements for Regulated Activity and are completed prior to starting within the Trust. Please also note: At least one member of the recruitment panel will have successfully completed safer recruitment training through an accredited training provider

Online searchers will be undertaken as part of pre-recruitment checks

Pre-appointment vetting checks

Where appropriate, details of checks will be held in individuals' personnel files. We follow requirements and best practice in retaining copies of and the retention of these checks, and they will be recorded within the single central record for the successful candidate, and in line with our data retention policy for all other candidates. All relevant staff (involved in early years' settings and/or before or after-school care for children under eight) are made aware of the disqualification from childcare guidance and their obligations to disclose to us relevant information that could lead to disqualification.

TPAT complies with the requirements of KCSIE 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2