Cover Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Minehead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. You will help maintain continuity of learning during teacher absences, supporting students from Year 9 to Year 11 and contributing to the wider life of the school.

You will supervise classes, follow pre-set lesson plans, support with exams and pastoral tasks, and assist with displays and admin when not supervising.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
• Strong ICT and numeracy skills to support learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

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.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths C+

ICT skills

Numeracy skills

Strong communicator

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Cover Supervisor30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year | BTCT Points 7-9, Starting salary: £18,251.89 per annum.

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.

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.

Why Join Us

At West Somerset College, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional development, and the wellbeing of both staff and students.

Our employees also benefit from:

• 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
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 8th September 2026, at 11:50pm

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.

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.

• 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
• 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.