Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Worle Community School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support classes in the absence of a teacher. You will lead lessons, guide students through pre-planned tasks, and keep them focused, motivated and safe.

You should enjoy working with teenagers, have GCSE-equivalent qualifications in English and Maths, and be a proactive communicator. The role is term-time with a permanent contract through Pathway Trust, offering development opportunities and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Hold at least GCSE-equivalent qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Background working with young people.
• Be passionate about student welfare and safety.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GCSE-equivalent English

GCSE-equivalent Maths

Experience with young people

Strong communication

Education

GCSE-equivalent (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Job title: Cover Supervisor Salary: PATH 6 £29,542 FTE, £22,319 prorated Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + 5 INSET) Contract Type: PermanentAbout 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 youWe 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 peoplebe 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 usAt Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD to be a part of Worle. We aim to be:PreparedRespectfulOptimisticUnderstandingDeterminedAt Worle Community School we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.

We can offer you: Happy, engaging studentsA supportive trust and school communityStrong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operationsA commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your developmentA values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every dayRecognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlementsLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service coverAccess to a fully funded Healthcare Scheme for all employees and their dependantsOccupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergenciesFamily‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every ChildPathway 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 pupils.