Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Exeter seeks a Cover Supervisor starting January 2026. This role involves overseeing classes in the absence of teachers and ensuring students' learning is maximised. Ideal for those considering a career in teaching, no prior experience is needed. The college offers a supportive working environment with training provided, along with excellent opportunities for professional development. Salary of £20,032 for 1175.37 hours per annum with a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Supportive CPD programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable and open to development.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience are essential.
• Ability to supervise and manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes when teachers are absent.
• Deliver lessons planned by teachers.
• Maintain positive behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11-18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The Role

Starting in January 2026 we are looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and confident person to join our team as a Cover Supervisor who can oversee classes when teachers are absent, ensuring that learning in the classroom is maximised.

No previous experience required; however we are looking for someone adaptable and open to development. Someone who may be looking for a new direction or challenge in a role that helps shape the lives of our young people. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody who is maybe thinking of a career in teaching, or an NQT who is yet to secure their first teaching appointment.

The successful candidate will deliver lessons planned by the teacher but will also have the ability to improvise if required and work with Heads of Departments to modify the work set. You will ensure that positive behaviour is shown in the classroom and challenge serious behaviour problems in line with the College's behaviour policy. Training will be provided in the college's specific IT software, but the candidate must be able to use Word and Excel proficiently. Excellent communication skills, a resilient personality, and the confidence to liaise with teachers, other members of staff and parents where required are essential.

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 – 15.20. There may be some flexibility within the days worked for the right candidate.

Salary: CVCC D point 12 £20,032 for 1175.37 hours per annum as advertised.

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.clystvale.org/vacancies/

Closing date for all applications is Midnight 7th December 2025

Interviews will take place w/c 8th December 2025

What the school offers its staff

• A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
• A supportive CPD programme
• Free on‑site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.