Cover Supervisor
Broadoak Academy, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4NP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 June 2026
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
- £27,362 - £29,850
Cover Supervisor job summary
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Actual Annual Salary: £27,362 - £29,850 (Based on 37 hours per week, Term Time only + Inset days)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus INSETS
Provisional Start Date: 3 September 2026 (Upon completion of pre-employment checks)
Step into the classroom and make a real difference as a Cover Supervisor at Broadoak Academy, inspiring students and supporting their learning every day
We are seeking a confident, adaptable and committed Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at Broadoak Academy. As part of a diverse and ambitious multi-academy trust, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and improving outcomes and life chances for every student.
As a cover supervisor you will be confident, flexible and able to work under pressure, you will be teaching a range of different lessons over the course of a day and week, sometimes with little notice as the demand of the day dictates This is a highly rewarding role, being a consistent lesson cover within the Academy, playing your part in our students learning and development
Beyond classroom cover, you will contribute more broadly to student success. When not covering lessons, you will support teaching and learning across the academy, working with individuals and groups of students, including those with additional needs. You may also contribute to interventions, exam invigilation and other student-facing responsibilities. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, providing clear and constructive feedback following lessons to support continuity and progression in learning.
You will build strong, professional relationships with both students and colleagues, supporting a culture of high expectations, inclusion and respect. The role requires the ability to respond to challenges with confidence and professionalism, adapt to changing priorities and contribute positively to the wider life of the academy
About you:
You will:
- Have experience of working with children and young people and a genuine passion for supporting their development
- Be confident in managing classroom behaviour and creating a calm, focused learning environment
- Be able to quickly assimilate information and deliver pre-prepared lesson content effectively
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tasks clearly and provide accurate feedback
- Have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
- Build positive and professional relationships with students, teachers and wider staff
- Hold a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, with strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Have an understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies
- Be able to remain calm under pressure, using sound judgement to respond to challenging situations
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach to working with sensitive information
- Ideally hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have a basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
- Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for all students
- Show a proactive approach to professional development and continuous improvement
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the Town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well- balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well-being and futures. Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 1 July 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2 July 2026
Interviews: 8 July 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Broadoak Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 736 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broadoak Academy website
Broadoak Academy is part of CLF which is a 3-19 organisation with a mix of primary, secondary and an all through academies. It is located in the south of Weston near to Uphill Village, Weston-super-Mare. There has been a school on this site serving the community for nearly 100 years and we have a PAN of 900
• The proportion of children eligible for the pupil premium, which is additional funding for pupils in receipt of supported income, looked-after children and children from service families is above the national average at 36%.
• 11% of the school speak English as an additional language
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