Cover Manager

Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 December 2025

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 7 SCP 23-26 Actual Salary £29,585-£32,030

Cover Manager job summary

Chilton Trinity School is seeking a motivated organised Cover Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage all elements of cover during periods of staff absence across the whole school. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Chilton Trinity

Chilton Trinity is proud to be a thriving 11-16 co-educational school servicing the community of Bridgwater and the surrounding area.

Our aim at Chilton Trinity is simple – within a safe environment we strive to offer a high-quality educational experience where students are noticed and cared for by our exceptional pastoral support team, whilst academically being challenged to be the very best they can be. We are working hard to remove every barrier to learning so that all students have the opportunity for academic success, enabling students to make good choices in their first next steps beyond life at school.

Chilton Trinity is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent planning and organisational skills

• Can prioritise and multitask

• Has a minimum of two years' recent and relevant exprience of     individal work or group work with children/young people

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Chilton Trinity, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interviews: to be confirmed

Role information: permanent position working 37 hours per week, term time only plus one additional week (39 weeks)

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Prior to appointment we will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required to meet our obligations under the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chilton Trinity School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 975 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chilton Trinity School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chilton-trinity-school

Chilton Trinity School is a 11-16 comprehensive school offering an inspiring learning environment for our students and staff. We are a proud member of the Clevedon Learning Trust and are committed to the academic development and wellbeing of all students in our care. We have a great team of teaching and support staff, each of whom are fully committed to creating a school that truly makes a difference to our students, their families and the wider community.

Chilton Trinity School puts students at the centre of everything we do. We provide excellent teaching and learning, day in and day out, coupled with a care and guidance system that supports each student to achieve their personal best. We recognise and celebrate the unique gifts every student brings, and we create an environment for them to become the best possible versions of themselves.

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