Cover Supervisor - Trinity School

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD package

Staff benefits

Job summary

Trinity School in Newbury seeks a full-time Cover Supervisor to support lessons for absent staff. The role runs term-time plus INSET days, 32.5 hours per week from 8.30am to 3.30pm, on a Scale F salary.

This is a stepping-stone for those considering a teaching career, with bespoke CPD and a comprehensive staff benefits package.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and reliable with a positive approach.
• Excellent communication skills when engaging with young people.
• Confident at supporting learning across a secondary age range.
• Willing to contribute to a busy school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent teaching staff.
• Carry out other support duties as required.
• Support pupils to be their best and stay engaged in learning.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Youth engagement

Team player

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Required – As Soon As Possible

Term-time plus all INSET days

32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm)

Scale F: 11 – 19, Salary: £29,071 - £33,119 (FTE)

(Actual Salary: £22,233 - £25,329)

This is an excellent opportunity to join Trinity School, a vibrant 11-18 academy in the Newbury Academy Trust. We are an ambitious, high-performing school looking for colleagues who are confident, positive and enjoy working with young people. In return, we invest in your career, providing a bespoke CPD package and a comprehensive staff benefits package.

We are looking for a full-time Cover Supervisor to cover lessons for absent teaching staff and to carry out other support duties. For those interested in a teaching career in the future, this is a good stepping-stone. If you are adaptable, have excellent communication skills and would enjoy a flexible, dynamic role then we would like to hear from you. You will be reliable, resilient and enjoy supporting young people to be their best.

If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive for this role we would like to hear from you.

Further details can be obtained by email to [e-mail] or visit the school’s website www.trinitynewbury.org

Closing date: 2nd November 2026 (9am)

Interviews: Soon thereafter

Please note: Trinity School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply.

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.

Trinity School, Love Lane, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DU

Website: www.trinitynewbury.org

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Trinity School is part of the Newbury Academy Trust