Cover Supervisor
West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week (2 days per week) | 39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- BTCT Band 5 Points 7-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Confident in managing classroom behaviour and supporting a range of learning needs.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
- Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Has strong ICT and numeracy skills.
- Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.
Further information about the job
West Somerset College is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and dynamic team. This role is vital in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, supporting students from Year 9 to Year 11, and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
- Deliver pre-set lesson instructions and maintain pupil engagement and behaviour.
- Respond to general student queries and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Support with exam invigilation and accompany students on educational visits.
- Provide administrative and pastoral support when not supervising lessons.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Assist with classroom displays and curriculum-related admin tasks.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Somerset College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 745 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Arranging a visit to West Somerset College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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