Dynamic Cover Supervisor - Part-Time Classroom Support

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Employee reward scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Job summary

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. The role supports learning during teacher absences for Year 9–11 students, with 30 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

The starting salary is £18,251.89 per annum, under BTCT Points 7-9, with access to generous pension and staff benefits. We value safeguarding, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Strong ICT and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
• GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

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

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team player

ICT skills

Numeracy skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

West Somerset College in Minehead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. The role supports learning during teacher absences for Year 9–11 students, with 30 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

The starting salary is £18,251.89 per annum, under BTCT Points 7-9, with access to generous pension and staff benefits. We value safeguarding, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork.