Cover Supervisor - 2 roles available

Ashton Park School, Bristol, BS3 2JL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  3rd Sep 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,845.93 - £22,567.52 Annually (Actual) NJC 13 - 15 (£29,064 - £30,024 full time equivalent)

Cover Supervisor - 2 roles available job summary

Term Time only plus 4 INSET days
Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 15:30
Perfect for Early Career Teachers, Recent PGCE Graduates and Aspiring Teachers

Have you recently completed your PGCE or teacher training and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Or are you considering a career in teaching and want to develop your skills in a supportive and successful school?

This role is ideal for teachers who have recently completed their PGCE, Early Career Teachers seeking additional classroom experience, or graduates considering a career in teaching.

Ashton Park School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our highly collaborative team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain extensive classroom experience, develop your confidence and strengthen your practice across a range of subjects and year groups.

Many of our previous Cover Supervisors joined us shortly after completing their PGCE. The experience they gained at Ashton Park School proved invaluable in helping them successfully secure their first teaching positions.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality learning in the absence of teaching staff. You will deliver prepared lesson materials, supervise classes and support students to engage positively with their learning. Working closely with experienced teachers and school leaders, you will gain first-hand experience of classroom management, behaviour for learning and the day-to-day life of a thriving secondary school.

If you are passionate about education, committed to helping young people succeed and eager to gain meaningful school-based experience, we would love to hear from you.

Why Ashton Park School?

We understand that the right first step in education can make all the difference. As a Cover Supervisor at Ashton Park, you will benefit from:

A highly collaborative and supportive cover team
Extensive classroom experience across a range of subjects and key stages
Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and leaders
Training and professional development opportunities
Internal opportunities for progression within the school and Excalibur Trust
A committed and supportive staff body with a genuine sense of community
Employee Assistance Programme
Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
Cycle to Work scheme
Free eye tests
Discounted gym membership at Ashton Park Sports Centre
Local Government Pension Scheme
Family-friendly policies
Free parking

About Ashton Park School

'The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change.' - Ofsted Lead Inspector

This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School and Sixth Form as we continue to embed our vision of being valued in our community, for our passion for learning and commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect and celebration of success. Following our Ofsted inspection, the school was judged to be Good in all areas.

Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school of over 1,200 students, set within the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We are proud of our strong community, dedicated staff and the extensive opportunities available to our students.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about education, committed to student success and eager to develop their professional skills within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur Trust provides outstanding opportunities to develop your career and contribute to the continued success of both the school and the Trust.

Diversity and inclusion are promoted and valued. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Ashton Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashton Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-park-school

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