Cover Supervisor

John Cabot Academy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Well-being programme

Gym discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

John Cabot Academy in South Gloucestershire near Bristol is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term absences and support learning across key stages.

You will engage students, uphold high behaviour and learning standards, contribute to interventions and examinations, and provide wider classroom support when lessons run normally.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and colleagues.
• Ability to build positive learning relationships and maintain high standards of behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence and keep learners engaged.
• Support students to understand lesson activities and maintain learning progress.
• Contribute to intervention programmes, examinations and other student-facing activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Behaviour management

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:Cover Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary: £28,265 - £30,836 Based on hours and working weeks

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £33,009 - £36,011 (CLF Grade D) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus Insets

Provisional Start Date: October 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Step into the classroom and make a real difference as a Cover Supervisor at John Cabot Academy, inspiring students and supporting their learning every day.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at John Cabot Academy, part of the Cabot Learning Federation. As a thriving and ambitious academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional education for every student and are seeking professionals who share our passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes and small groups during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning and complete the work set. You will support students to understand lesson activities, maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, and minimise disruption to students' progress. When not covering lessons, you will provide wider classroom support, including working with students who require additional help and contributing to intervention programmes, examinations and other student-facing activities.

About you

You will be someone who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment. You'll be confident managing classes, building strong relationships with students and staff, and adapting quickly to different situations.

You will have:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues.
• The ability to build positive learning relationships and maintain high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• Experience of interpreting information and supporting the delivery of lesson plans and curriculum activities effectively.
• Good organisational, administrative and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and respond positively to changing priorities.
• Confidence in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualifications).
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for all students.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven academy where you can make a lasting impact on students' education and life chances while developing your own skills and experience in a supportive environment.

About John Cabot Academy:

John Cabot Academy is an 11-16 academy in South Gloucestershire, close to the border of Bristol. We share our site and staffing with the CLF Post-16 provision, forming an 11-18 academy, which has earned a strong reputation both locally and regionally.

We want our students to thrive academically; flourish and grow as young people. When they leave us they will have a strong sense of self, their place in the world and the agency to fulfil their potential. To fulfil this ambition, our staff are inspired by learning and create a school where students are engaged, challenged and inspired.

We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of the members our community by enabling them to learn from each other, by encouraging them to respect each other’s differences, and by providing opportunities to contribute to academy life and the wider community.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 59% of the students who attend John Cabot Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 09 September 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 10 September 2026
• Interviews:17 September 2026

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.