Cover Supervisor - TEACH Poole

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development within Trust

Induction programme

Staff well-being support

Beautiful school grounds

Job summary

TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust, encompassing Ad Astra Infant School and Canford Heath schools, seeks a Cover Supervisor (EYFS & KS1) in Poole. You will cover classes during teacher absences across primary age groups within a supportive Trust environment.

The role is 32.5 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, term-time only, with a pro-rata salary £26,403–£28,142. Actual salaries range £19,258.75–£20,527.20 and applications close 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications or higher
• Ability to work across primary age range
• Term-time only commitment

Responsibilities

• Cover classrooms for teacher absences and other school-wide coverage needs

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Confidence to teach

Resilience

Can-do attitude

Stamina

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications or Higher

Job description

About the role

TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

Cover Supervisor

(EYFS & KS1)

32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8.15 am – 3.30 pm, 45-minute lunch

Grade E (Point 7 – 11) £26,403 - £28,142 pro-rata

Actual Salary £19,258.75 - £20,527.20

Term time only

Permanent

Required ASAP

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our Trust with the skills to work across the primary school age range. The successful candidate will work every day to cover classrooms for teacher absences and other school-wide coverage needs. Staff will be employed by the Trust as a whole, however you will first be required to work across Canford Heath Infant and Ad Astra Infant School.

If you:

• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Are confident to be able to teach whole classes
• Are suitably qualified with NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications or Higher
• A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
• Preparedness to go above and beyond
• Resilience and stamina

In return we can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
• A fantastic induction programme
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environmentsHighly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured; and
• Long service awards

Closing date: 2nd November 2026

Interviews: 11th November 2026

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at [e-mail]

About Us

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.