Cover Supervisor: Foster Calm, Engaged Learning

Teaching Vacancies; Minehead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Staff discounts & wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym access

Meaningful difference to young people

Job summary

West Somerset College is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and dynamic team. This role is vital in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, supporting students from Year 9 to Year 11, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include supervising classes during short-term absences, delivering pre-set lesson instructions, maintaining pupil engagement, and supporting admin and pastoral duties while upholding safeguarding

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and supporting a range of learning needs.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
• Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) (or equivalent).
• Has strong ICT and numeracy skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
• Deliver pre-set lesson instructions and maintain pupil engagement and behaviour.
• Respond to general student queries and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support with exam invigilation and accompany students on educational visits.
• Provide administrative and pastoral support when not supervising lessons.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assist with classroom displays and curriculum-related admin tasks.

Skills

Safeguarding

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

ICT skills

Numeracy

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)

Job description

West Somerset College is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and dynamic team. This role is vital in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, supporting students from Year 9 to Year 11, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include supervising classes during short-term absences, delivering pre-set lesson instructions, maintaining pupil engagement, and supporting admin and pastoral duties while upholding safeguarding