Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Band G SCP: 11-14 (£20,928 - £22,711 - actual salary)

Contract type: Permanent (32.5 hours per week, term time only plus teacher training days)

Job Start: September 2025

Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting student learning in a dynamic secondary school environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. This position is well suited to someone thinking about pursuing a career in teaching who wishes to gain some further experience before doing so.

Our Cover Supervisors are responsible for delivering prepared lessons to classes of students during short term absence of teaching staff, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment is maintained. In addition to covering lessons, you may be asked to work with small groups of students within our Inclusion department, to support learning, behaviour and engagement with lessons.

Why Join Us?

At The Avon Valley School, we are committed to nurturing every student’s potential, both academically and personally. Our ethos is built on Ambition, Respect and Care, fostering a learning environment where students feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their aspirations.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise students carrying out pre-prepared learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a calm and focused atmosphere.
• Provide support and guidance to students to help them understand tasks.
• Respond to student questions and escalate any academic or behavioural concerns to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and any incidents.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the school.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Possess strong classroom management skills or the potential to develop them.
• Are reliable, punctual and have a professional attitude.
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Are able to adapt to meet the needs of all students.

What We Offer

Joining The Avon Valley School means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. Our staff enjoy:

●    Tailored career development with annual development opportunities.

●    Flexible working arrangements for all staff, including biweekly work-from-home option, or a fully paid well-being day.

●    A generous absence request policy, for example, do you want to watch your child’s primary school sports day, or attend your best friend’s wedding? Not a problem if you work for us.

●    A proactive staff wellbeing programme to support work-life balance.

●    A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.

●    A thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/carers.

●    Lunch provided for anyone offering student facing activities during lunchtimes.

●    Paid duties for anyone joining our lunchtime duty team.

●    Employee benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, and catering facilities.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a school where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply by clicking the link below which will take you to our online application form.

Please visit our website to find out more about the school: https://www.avonvalleyschool.uk/

Application Deadline: 12pm on Friday 27th June 2025                                                          

(We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role).

Interviews: Scheduled shortly after the closing date.

For further information, email: chearne@avonvalleyschool.uk or telephone: 01788 542355.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Please note:

●    We do not accept CVs without an application form.

●    We do not provide working visas.

●    If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a declaration regarding any relevant criminal offences as part of our safeguarding duties.

●    Avon Valley School conducts online searches (including social media) as per KCSIE 2024.

●    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Join us in shaping a future of limitless potential. We look forward to hearing from you!