Cover Supervisor

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational colleague with a passion for transforming the life chances of young people as a Cover Supervisor. Possibly considering a future career in teaching, you will be required to supervise and support students who are engaged in learning activities during the short-term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher. In addition, our Cover Supervisor team are employed to administer and supervise daily centralised detentions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive and forward-thinking environment, alongside exceptional professionals who are passionate about the power of education to shape young people’s lives.

There is an energy about our Multi-Academy Trust, Twynham Learning; we are entering an exciting decade for our schools, our MAT and our community and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Join our high performing and progressive organisation

• Take sole responsibility for classes of students on a short-term basis

• Work with expert teachers to provide exceptional short-term cover for absent staff

• Work within a supportive team to supervise and administer centralised detentions

• To take sole charge of a group or class of students in the short term or unforeseen absence of their usual teacher

• Registering attendance in accordance with school policy.

• Responding to any questions from students about process and procedures and the work that they are engaged in. Supporting student use of associated resources.

• Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment.

• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies or procedures.

• Collecting completed work and resources after the lesson and returning it to an appropriate teacher with comments on any learning issues arising and progress made.

• Reporting back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the lesson(s) and any issues arising.

• Apply degree of originality and creativity to the delivery of learning activities.  This would include supporting and carrying out straightforward assessments in the classroom, such as marking.

• Use the school MIS (Management Information System) to register students and inform relevant colleagues of attendance, behaviour and rewards.

• Supervise students from years 7-11 in a centralised detention room from 3.15-4.15pm Monday-Friday.

• Manage the behaviour of students in the detention room and facilitate the completion of specific tasks.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families

• An exceptional CPD offer that could support a colleague into a career in teaching

• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families

• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme

• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources

• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources

• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores

• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands

• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust

• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about working with young people

• Minimum of 5 A*-C GCSE qualifications (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics

• Are likely to want to pursue a career in education, possibly as a teacher

• Have high-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people

• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school

Essential:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent)

• A-level or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

• Very good numeracy and literacy skills

• Experience of general clerical/ administrative work

• Training in relevant strategies in appropriate curriculum or learning area

• Ability to travel independently between Twynham School and The Grange School during the working day

• Aspirational for a career working with children (potentially in teaching)

• High-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people.

• An ability to inspire and relate well to the whole community

• An emotionally intelligent and resilient colleague who can adapt to a range of situations and communicate with various stakeholders including students, parents and other colleagues and professionals

• A team player who is comfortable in both providing and responding to professional challenge

• A commitment to and evidence of professional development of both yourself and others

• A commitment to engaging with evidence and research to inform practice

• Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach

• A sense of humour

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an education setting

• Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment

• Experience of working with children with additional needs

• Degree-level qualification

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high

• Keep improving

• Don’t leave anyone behind

• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  Staff Vacancies - Twynham Learning

The closing date for applications is Friday 8 May 2026 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.