Cover Supervisor

Job Title:Cover Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary: £27,362- £29,850 Based on 37 hours per week, Term Time only + Inset days

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954- £34,860 (CLF Grade D) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus Inset Days

Provisional Start Date: January 2025

Step into the classroom and make a real difference as a Cover Supervisor, inspiring students and supporting their learning every day:

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at John Cabot Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students' learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who will supervise whole classes and/or small groups during the short-term absence of the timetabled class teacher, whether planned or un-planned absence.  Ensure students carry out the curriculum tasks set by the absent teacher, assisting them to understand the nature of the work set, managing student behaviour and minimising the impact of the teacher's absence on their learning.

About you:

You will have:

• experience of working with children and young people.
• the ability to assimilate information to facilitate the delivery of lesson plans effectively.
• a basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• excellent standard of oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and convey information effectively.
• good organisational and efficient administration skills.
• the skills to build effective working relationships with teachers and other academy staff.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About John Cabot Academy:

John Cabot Academy is an 11-16 academy in South Gloucestershire, close to the border of Bristol. We share our site and staffing with the CLF Post-16 provision, forming an 11-18 academy, which has earned a strong reputation both locally and regionally.

We want our students to thrive academically; flourish and grow as young people. When they leave us they will have a strong sense of self, their place in the world and the agency to fulfil their potential. To fulfill this ambition, our staff are inspired by learning and create a school where students are engaged, challenged and inspired.

We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of the members our community by enabling them to learn from each other, by encouraging them to respect each other's differences, and by providing opportunities to contribute to academy life and the wider community.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 59% of the students who attend John Cabot Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 27 October 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 28 October 2025
• Interviews: 07 November 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,362.00-£29,850.00 per year

Work Location: In person