Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Minehead; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Free parking

Retail discounts platform

Job summary

West Somerset College in Minehead 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.

The post is a part-time, permanent position (15 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, term-time plus INSET days) with BTCT Band 5 starting from £9,427.11 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and supporting learning needs.
• Strong ICT and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students and staff.
• Flexible, proactive, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• 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 attendance records and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist with classroom displays and curriculum-related admin tasks.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

Numeracy skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible team player

Classroom management confidence

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4) or equivalent

Job description

Cover Supervisor15 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).

About West Somerset CollegeWest 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.

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

• 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.

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.