Senior Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 73d40df7-15b8-4b5f-b0d9-665c022dfb30 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a dedicated, highly organised and efficient Senior Cover Supervisor to join our school.
In addition to undertaking the role of a Cover Supervisor, the role of the Senior Cover Supervisor is to also manage our team of Cover Supervisors. This which will involve training, their day-to-day activities and raising any performance issues with them. In addition, you will monitor the quality of the cover work set and raise any concerns with the Deputy Principal (Curriculum).You will also support and brief supply teachers, ensuring they are provided with cover work and help to resolve any issues they may encounter.
When not required for cover, you will support with Emergency Call Out and after school detentions.
This role would be ideal for a teacher who is maybe looking to step back from teaching but wants to still play a fundamental role in supporting students. Potential candidates must have experience of working in a school, preferably secondary, and have experience of cover supervision or equivalent classroom experience.
To apply, please visit our website:https://www.clystvale.org/362/vacancies
Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
We can offer-
A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
• A supportive CPD programme
• Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a dedicated, highly organised and efficient Senior Cover Supervisor to join our school.
In addition to undertaking the role of a Cover Supervisor, the role of the Senior Cover Supervisor is to also manage our team of Cover Supervisors. This which will involve training, their day-to-day activities and raising any performance issues with them. In addition, you will monitor the quality of the cover work set and raise any concerns with the Deputy Principal (Curriculum).You will also support and brief supply teachers, ensuring they are provided with cover work and help to resolve any issues they may encounter.
When not required for cover, you will support with Emergency Call Out and after school detentions.
This role would be ideal for a teacher who is maybe looking to step back from teaching but wants to still play a fundamental role in supporting students. Potential candidates must have experience of working in a school, preferably secondary, and have experience of cover supervision or equivalent classroom experience.
To apply, please visit our website:https://www.clystvale.org/362/vacancies
Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
We can offer-
A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
• A supportive CPD programme
• Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.