English Cover Supervisor (Fixed-Term Contract)

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Travel schemes

CPD days

Annual leave

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join its large English team across multiple campuses. You will provide cover, assist with curriculum delivery, and support students to improve English skills.

This role offers a pathway toward future teaching opportunities and works within a supportive college community. The post provides a competitive pro-rated salary for term-time work, access to the LGPS, travel schemes, CPD opportunities, and other staff benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support with cover where needed and assist with other aspects of the curriculum.
• Oversee and support students to develop their English skills.
• Ideal position for someone looking to step into teaching in the near future.

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do & Who we’re looking for

Nottingham College’s large, diverse English team spanning four college campuses requires a Cover Supervisor to join the team. The role has arisen as the team has grown, as the need for cover and support has grown with it. This role comes at a really important time, as students prepare for their English examinations. The successful candidate will support with cover where this is needed, as well as supporting with other aspects of the curriculum.

• Varied work, with the chance to get to know all corners of the college in the role
• Prepared resources to support you with cover
• Responsibility for overseeing and supporting students to achieve and develop their English skills
• An ideal position for someone looking to step into teaching in the near future

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Kirsty Haughton (Head of English) on [e-mail]

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: TBC

Why Join us

• Competitive salary - £30,860 to £35,282 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts). As this role is term-time only, the salary will be pro-rated. The pro-rated salary figures for this role are £26,222 to £29,980 per annum.
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

In Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.