Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cheltenham seeks a Cover Supervisor to oversee student progress during teacher absences. This permanent position involves supervising lessons set by teachers and may include additional support in learning areas. Ideal for individuals returning to teaching, this role offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding students. Full-time hours are expected during the academic terms, along with an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent opportunity for those considering or returning to the teaching profession.
• Enrolled in the Teacher Professional Development programme for ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the absence of a Teacher, ensuring continued progress.
• Support learning in respective subject areas as assigned.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 6 (Points 15-20) £30,024 - £32,597 pro rata. (Actual pro‑rata range £22,634 - £24,574 per annum)

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week / Term time plus one week for inset days

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 05 January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise students in the absence of a Teacher, ensuring that students continue to make progress. All work will be set by the Teacher.

The Cover Supervisor may also support learning in subject areas when there is no need for lessons to be covered. This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering or returning to the teaching profession. All Cover Supervisors will be enrolled in our Teacher Professional Development programme receiving weekly support and coaching alongside our teaching team.

Sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Gloucester, we are an Academy serving at the heart of our local community. All Saints’ Academy has a Life Vision, ‘Where every member of our extended family realises their God‑given potential, inspired by John 10:10. Jesus said 'I have come so you may have life in all its fullness'.

We are an inclusive Church Academy that welcomes applications from all denominations and those of none.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 recommendations. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020), for further details please visit our Recruitment of ex Offenders information found on our website. All Saints’ Academy is committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees are given equal opportunities and that no applicants or employees are discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, age or religion and belief.