Cover Supervisor
Cape Cornwall School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: As and when needed up to 35 hours per week. Temporary contract but beyond can be discussed at interview stage.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £15.83
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Cape Cornwall School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor for Cape Cornwall School.
Are you a motivated, flexible, and engaging individual looking to make a real difference in the classroom? Our primary focus is the improvement of teaching and learning across Cornwall, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor at Cape Cornwall School, you will provide high-quality and effective cover across a range of subjects and age groups. This role is vital for maintaining continuity in learning during short-term teacher absences, PPA time or SEN requirements. You will lead lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure pupils remain on task in a constructive environment.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leading Lessons: Actively teaching and leading covered lessons according to provided plans, or pro-actively sourcing materials when necessary to ensure continuity of learning.
Student Support: Providing individual and whole-class support while recognising and responding to the unique needs of every student.
Behaviour Management: Promoting positive values and attitudes, applying rewards and sanctions in line with school policy to maintain good order.
Collaboration: Liaising with Heads of Department and teachers to ensure resources are distributed effectively and reporting back on pupil progress and any issues.
Tutor Support: Providing cover for tutors, offering mentoring and guidance to remove barriers to learning and support high attendance.
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young people and possesses the patience, creativity, and sense of humour needed for a busy school environment.
Essential Criteria:
Education: GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 literacy/numeracy skills.
Experience: A proven track record of working with pupils in a learning environment and experience leading covered lessons.
Skills: Strong ICT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and adults.
Commitment: A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection, as well as a commitment to equal opportunities.
Desirable Criteria:
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants, HLTA qualification, or a Teaching Qualification.
Specialist support experience in specific curriculum areas or with specialist pupil groups.
Training in first aid or specific pupil behaviour management strategies.
Why Join Us?
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust is a team-oriented organisation that prioritises the needs of our students. We offer a culture that values diversity and provides opportunities for continuing self-development.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
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
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 Cape Cornwall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cape Cornwall School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01736 788501
https://cape.cornwall.sch.uk/be-inspired/
Arranging a visit to Cape Cornwall School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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