Cover Supervisor

Hillingdon Manor School; Ashburton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

Fieldstone School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to ensure learning continues when teachers are absent. You’ll lead lessons, support individual pupils, and contribute to the wider school community across two sites in Devon.

The role is permanent, with term-time hours totaling 37.5 per week. A QTS or equivalent qualification is expected, and a full UK driving licence is desirable for travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required or evident suitability for teaching/cover roles.
• Experience working in SEND/SEMH settings desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable to support travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Support pupils one-to-one, in small groups, and across whole-class activities.
• Coordinate exams and assist with safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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• Range

• Ashburton
• Permanent

Salary: £39,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH & TQ13 7EP
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

No two days are the same in this rewarding and varied role. As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of school life, ensuring that learning continues seamlessly when teachers are absent. From leading lessons and supporting individual pupils to coordinating exams and contributing to the wider school community, you'll play a vital role in helping young people thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils, particularly within a supportive and nurturing educational environment.

What You'll Be Doing

*The position will be across both sites*

• Support and supervise vocational learning programmes, ensuring pupils remain engaged and motivated
• Leading engaging, pre-planned lessons and keeping learning on track in the absence of teaching staff
• Supporting pupils across the school through whole-class supervision, small group work, and 1:1 support
• Encouraging pupils to stay motivated, focused, and confident in their learning
• Creating a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment where pupils can succeed
• Delivering targeted intervention and catch-up programmes to help pupils achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively with teachers, leaders, and support staff to ensure the smooth running of the school day
• Bringing flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to every challenge and opportunity

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who can build positive relationships, inspire confidence, and help pupils achieve their best. You'll have:

• A confident and engaging classroom presence
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach, even in challenging situations
• The ability to adapt quickly and think on your feet
• Experience working within a SEND or SEMH setting (desirable)
• An understanding of, or willingness to embrace, trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
• A genuine belief that every young person can succeed with the right support and encouragement
• Full UK driving licence
• QTS or equivalent

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16—students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.

We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.

Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council’s Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.