Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | TPLTSS5 £20,659 - £22,782 (actual salary) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1533685 |
Summary
Permanent
Term Time Only
31.25 Hours per week
TPLTSS5 £20,659 - £22,782 (actual salary)
Plus various Company BenefitsAre you thinking about getting into teaching? This is the perfect place to start! The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to work at Worle Community School – An Academy site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, with strong public transpo rt links. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. Whilst we have full time positions available, we also have some part time - so let us know what works for you! At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be: Prepared - Respectful - Optimistic - Understanding - Determined WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership. We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners. Staff benefit from: - A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students. - An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom. What you will do to be successful here; Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy.Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and the work set.Lead the learning in covered classes to ensure a constructive learning environment.Assist with the support and delivery of learning in ‘Return to Learn’ e.g. personal assistance to teachers, supporting teachers in the classroom and behaviour intervention work where needed.The successful candidate will have; Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.Excellent and effective communication skills, including electronically.For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes.. The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools. Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme. Flu vaccinations. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ (i.e.filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Proposed Interview Date: 26th February 2026 Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026
Term Time Only
31.25 Hours per week
TPLTSS5 £20,659 - £22,782 (actual salary)
Plus various Company BenefitsAre you thinking about getting into teaching? This is the perfect place to start! The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to work at Worle Community School – An Academy site in Weston-super-Mare, a five minute drive from the M5 junction, 2.9 miles from the beach, with strong public transpo rt links. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. Whilst we have full time positions available, we also have some part time - so let us know what works for you! At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be: Prepared - Respectful - Optimistic - Understanding - Determined WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership. We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners. Staff benefit from: - A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students. - An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom. What you will do to be successful here; Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy.Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and the work set.Lead the learning in covered classes to ensure a constructive learning environment.Assist with the support and delivery of learning in ‘Return to Learn’ e.g. personal assistance to teachers, supporting teachers in the classroom and behaviour intervention work where needed.The successful candidate will have; Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.Excellent and effective communication skills, including electronically.For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes.. The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools. Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme. Flu vaccinations. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ (i.e.filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Proposed Interview Date: 26th February 2026 Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026