Cover Supervisor

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.90 Hourly Grade D

Cover Supervisor job summary

Role Overview

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £13.90 per hour | (Grade D)

Hours Per Week: 28.5 (5 hours 30 minutes each day Monday to Friday from 08:35am- 3:20pm with an additional hour for a weekly staff meeting)

Working Weeks: 39 Weeks

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Sunday 21st June 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Pilton Bluecoat Academy is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment across the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support children in their learning and encourage them to remain engaged and motivated in the classroom. The role will also involve providing classroom cover during teacher absences and PPA sessions, ensuring lessons continue to run smoothly and children remain focused on their learning.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who is flexible, reliable and confident working with individuals, small groups and whole classes. You will have the ability to prepare and deliver learning activities effectively, build positive relationships with children and contribute positively to the wider school community.

In-service training and ongoing support will be provided where appropriate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain further experience within education or develop a career in schools.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mat Harts Head of School via office@piltonbluecoat.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

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

Team Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to the completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-bluecoat-church-of-england-academy

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