Cover Supervisor

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; Sur place; GBP 8 500 - 10 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension

Staff wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Free parking

Résumé du poste

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support pupils in years 9–11 during teacher absences. This part-time role is 15 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, permanent, BTCT Band 5 starting from £9,427.11 per annum.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre-set instructions, assist with admin and pastoral duties, and help maintain learning continuity across the school.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above.
• Strong ICT and numeracy skills.
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Flexible, proactive and supportive to students.

Responsabilités

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set lesson instructions and maintain pupil engagement.
• Respond to student queries and provide feedback to staff.
• Assist with exam invigilation and educational visits.
• Provide admin and pastoral support when not supervising.
• Maintain attendance records and classroom behaviour per policies.
• Assist with displays and curriculum-related tasks.

Connaissances

Classroom management

ICT skills

Numeracy

Clear communication

Team player

Formation

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Outils

ICT tools

Description du poste

About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

West Somerset College is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and dynamic team. This role is vital in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, supporting students from Year 9 to Year 11, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

This is a part time position working 15 hours per week (2 days per week) |39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days | Permanent |BTCT Band 5 Points 7-9, starting from £9,427.11 per annum (actual)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
• Deliver pre-set lesson instructions and maintain pupil engagement and behaviour.
• Respond to general student queries and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support with exam invigilation and accompany students on educational visits.
• Provide administrative and pastoral support when not supervising lessons.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist with classroom displays and curriculum-related admin tasks.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and supporting a range of learning needs.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
• Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Has strong ICT and numeracy skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

What We Offer

• We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11:59pm

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).