Cover Supervisor

Midsomer Norton Primary; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Preston School in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking an inspirational Cover Supervisor for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning in the absence of teaching staff and uphold exceptional behaviour expectations across the student body.

The school highlights strong outcomes and a focus on professional development within a supportive staff team in a Somerset setting.

Qualifications

• An inspirational Cover Supervisor.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning in the absence of teaching staff.
• A colleague who upholds high expectations for students’ behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high teaching standards in the absence of a teacher.
• Uphold high expectations for student behaviour.
• Support centralised behaviour management routines and detentions.

Skills

Inspirational presence

High expectations for pupil behaviour

Commitment to high teaching standards

Professional development mindset

Job description

# Cover SupervisorEmployer: Preston SchoolLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 5 (11-17) £20,912 - £23,052Posted: 15th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1579738Job Reference: Cov Sup Oct 2026* Share :* PrintWe are seeking an inspirational Cover Supervisor to help ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning are maintained in the absence of teaching staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, with particularly strong results in Maths.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Cover Supervisor who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.**What We Are Looking For:**• An inspirational Cover Supervisor• A commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the absence of teaching staff• A colleague who sets and upholds high expectations for students’ behaviour and attitudes• This role is suitable for both experienced staff and those interested in exploring teaching as a profession**What We Offer:**• A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year• Clear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentions• A focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planning• Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff• A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platform### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyGeneric Document 1MNSP Recruitment BrochurePreston School Press Release - January 2023 Ofsted inspectionTrust Annual Report 2025Job Description - Cover Supervisor### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.