Cover Supervisor

Preston School; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Preston School seeks an inspirational Cover Supervisor to ensure high standards of teaching and learning in the absence of staff. Based in Yeovil, the role contributes to a school with strong outcomes and a commitment to professional development.

The successful candidate will uphold high expectations for student behaviour, support learning, and join a welcoming staff community within a top-ranked Somerset school.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising classes in the absence of teaching staff.
• Ability to implement school policies and manage behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Willingness to contribute to a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when teachers are absent.
• Support learning activities and maintain classroom order.
• Uphold school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Inspiring classroom presence

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Education

Experience in education settings

Ability to support learning

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.