Cover Supervisor

The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 Hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: TPLTSS5 £19,218 - £21,193 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have;

• Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C or Numeracy and Literacy.
• Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

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.

• A Cycle to Work scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

• Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.

Flexible working opportunities

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

Further details about the role

As part of this role, you will;

• 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.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The King Alfred School an Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The King Alfred School an Academy website
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-alfred-school-an-academy

The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.

Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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