Cover Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Healthcare for employees and dependan

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

CPD time and budget

Recognition of service

Central specialist team access

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Worle Community School, part of Pathway Trust, is recruiting a permanent cover supervisor to take charge of classes when teachers are absent. The role centres on delivering teacher-set tasks, keeping students focused and safe, and reporting on progress and behaviour. The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours a week across 39 weeks, with the start date of 12 October 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The ideal candidate will have experience with young people and a calm, proactive approach to

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Background working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes with tasks left by teachers and keep students on task.
• Create a welcoming, focused and respectful classroom.
• Help students with their work and provide tailored support to individuals or small groups.
• Return completed work to teachers and report progress and behaviour.

Skills

Multitasker

Excellent communicator

Quick thinker

Calm and professional

Education

GCSE English & Maths or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Worle Community School, part of Pathway Trust, is recruiting a permanent cover supervisor to take charge of classes when teachers are absent. The work centres on delivering teacher-set tasks, keeping students focused and safe, and reporting on progress and behaviour. The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours a week across 39 weeks, working with teenagers. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 12 October 2026.

What the job involves

• Lead classes through structured work left by teachers, keeping students on task
• Create a welcoming, focused and respectful classroom where students feel safe and ready to learn
• Help students with their work, answer questions and give tailored support to individuals or small groups
• Hand completed work back to teachers and share updates on student progress and behaviour
• Supervise break times and support students who need a quieter space to work
• Under teacher direction, prepare learning resources, classroom displays and keep student records up to date

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE-equivalent English and Maths, or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

• Background working with young people

Skills & knowledge

• Effective multitasker who can manage a busy daily schedule
• Natural communicator who builds rapport quickly with students and staff
• Able to think on their feet
• Calm, polite and professional approach

Other

• Passionate about student welfare and committed to protecting and promoting pupils' safety
• Proactive and keen to learn new techniques

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death-in-service cover
• Fully funded healthcare scheme for employees and dependants
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly leave packages
• High-quality CPD with dedicated time and budget
• Recognition of continuous service
• Supportive trust and school community with access to a central team of specialists
• Values-driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day