Cover Supervisor

Sexey's School; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Sexey’s School in Somerset is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to support classes across the curriculum during short-term teacher absences. You will ensure students complete work and help with learning while upholding school behaviour policies.

This role is well-suited for someone aiming to become a teacher or gain experience in a successful secondary school. Training will be provided, and safeguarding is a core priority at Sexey’s School.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people would be an advantage, although training and induction will be provided.
• Ideal for an aspiring teacher or someone seeking valuable experience in a secondary school setting.
• Sexey’s School is proud of its supportive staff and strong student relationships, with safeguarding emphasised.

Responsibilities

• Work with classes across the curriculum during short-term absences of teaching staff.
• Ensure students complete the work set by teaching staff and support learning while maintaining behaviour.
• Provide administrative support to Heads of Year/Department, accompany students on visits and invigilate exams.

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

• Grade 13 Point 6-11 actual salary range £11,614-£12,576pa based on full-time equivalent £26,847-£29,071pa
• 20.25 hours per week
• Permanent, Term time plus 1 week (36 working weeks)
• Required for January 2027

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident new member to join our dedicated team of Cover Supervisors to work with classes across the curriculum during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be required to ensure that students complete the work set by teaching staff, to support students with their learning as required and maintain students’ behaviour appropriately in accordance with school policies and procedures. In addition, you may provide administrative support to Heads of Year and Heads of Department, undertake duties, accompany students on external visits and invigilate for exams.

This post is ideally suited if you are an aspiring teacher or looking to gain valuable experience in a successful secondary school or education setting. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage although training and induction will be provided. Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff-student relationships.

We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025). Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.

Closing date: noon on 25 November 2026

Interviews: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.