Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Band G SCP 11 - 14 (£21,606 - £23,437 Actual Salary)

Full Time – Permanent (32.5 hrs per week - Term Time only, plus TT days)

Job Start: September 2026

Are you considering a career in education?

Are you an exceptionally organised and adaptable individual with strong communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to play a crucial role in ensuring continuous learning for students?

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College is seeking a dedicated and proactive Cover Supervisor. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, adaptable individual to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Whether you are an aspiring teacher looking to build your confidence or a professional seeking a new challenge, the role of Cover Supervisor is the perfect gateway into the world of education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and continuous delivery of education across our school. You will step in when teachers are absent, ensuring that students remain on track with their learning. Your vital contribution will minimise disruption to student learning and ensure a positive and productive atmosphere across the school.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will get to focus on student engagement and classroom management - delivering cover lessons, building confidence and gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience– without the pressure of detailed lesson planning, preparation, or marking. This an ideal stepping stone for anyone considering a future in education.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Lead in the Classroom: Deliver engaging, pre-set lessons across various subjects and year groups, ensuring students stay focused and productive.
• Student Support: Help students access their work, answer their questions, and encourage a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Classroom Management: Maintain high expectations for student behaviour in line with school policies, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Cover Manager and teaching staff to understand lesson objectives and provide feedback on student progress and behaviour.
• School Community: Register tutor groups, supervise break or lunchtimes, and occasionally support our internal isolation or removal rooms.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will be:

• Organised and Adaptable: You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment and shifting priorities with ease.
• A Natural Communicator: You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relations with students and staff.
• Classroom Experience: You will gain direct classroom experience across KS3 and KS4, delivering cover lessons in the event of planned or unplanned absence by teaching staff, as required.
• A Role Model: You will maintain high standards of attendance, punctuality and professional conduct.
• Safeguarding Awareness: A clear understanding of safeguarding principles and a deep commitment to promoting the welfare of children.
• Note: A teaching qualification (QTS) is not essential, but experience as an HLTA, Unqualified Teacher, or experience as a Cover Supervisor is highly desirable.