Cover Supervisor

Mangotsfield School; West of England; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Shield

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Descripción de la vacante

Mangotsfield School is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to ensure learning continues when teachers are absent. You will lead prepared lessons, guide students through tasks and maintain a focused, respectful classroom environment.

With 35 hours a week across 39 weeks of the year (term-time plus INSET), this permanent role offers the chance to support student welfare while contributing to a positive school culture within a trusted local community.

Formación

• Genuine enjoyment of working with teenagers and a positive attitude.
• GCSE-equivalent qualifications (English and Maths) or NVQ Level 2 equivalent.
• Background working with young people and a passion for student welfare.
• Ability to multitask, stay calm, and stay professional throughout the day.
• Willingness to learn and develop in an education setting.

Responsabilidades

• Stepping up to guide classes through structured work left by their teachers, ensuring they stay on task and get the most out of their lesson.
• Creating a welcoming, focused and respectful classroom environment where everyone feels safe and ready to learn.
• Help students navigate their work, answer questions and offer tailored support to individual learners or small groups.
• Hand completed work back to teachers and share updates on student progress and behaviour.
• Stepping in to assist with break-time supervision or provide a quieter space for focus when needed.
• Under direction of teachers, prepare engaging learning resources and help keep student records up to date.

Conocimientos

Communication

Student engagement

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Educación

GCSE-equivalent English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job title: Cover Supervisor

Salary: PATH 6 £29,542 FTE, £24,036 prorated

Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + 5 INSET)

Contract type: Permanent

About the role

In this role, you will be the face of support in the classroom. When a teacher is away, you will step in to lead the lesson, guide students through pre-planned tasks, and keep them focused, motivated and safe. No two days are the same, and your presence will be key in helping our students maintain their momentum and enthusiasm for learning.

What you will be doing:

• Stepping up to guide classes through structured work left by their teachers, ensuring they stay on task and get the most out of their lesson.
• Creating a welcoming, focused and respectful classroom environment where everyone feels safe and ready to learn.
• Helping students navigate their work, answering their questions and offering tailored support to individual learners or small groups.
• Handing completed work back to teachers and sharing useful updates on student progress and behaviour.
• Stepping in to assist with break-time supervision or help out students who need a quieter, alternative space to work.
• Under the direction of teachers, preparing engaging learning resources, design vibrant classroom displays and help keep student records up to date.

About you

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with teenagers, brings a positive attitude to the corridors and can think on their feet. If you are a natural communicator who can build quick rapport with students and staff alike, you will thrive here!

You will:

• hold at least GCSE-equivalent qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• have a background working with young people
• be passionate about student welfare and are ready to actively protect and promote the safety of our pupils.
• be an effective multitasker who can manage a busy daily schedule with a calm, polite and professional approach.
• be proactive, keen to learn new techniques and excited about developing your career in education.

About us

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenges, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high-quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family-friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work-life balance

Further details and additional information about our trust may be viewed on our website.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.