Cover Supervisor

Callington Community College, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7DR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709.00 - £30,515.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £20,846 to £22,957 pa for part-time

Cover Supervisor job summary

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Callington Community College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

In this rewarding role, you will supervise lessons during short-term teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged, focused and productive. You'll play a vital part in maintaining a positive learning environment while supporting students' progress and wellbeing across a range of subjects.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships.
• Has excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is confident, adaptable and able to think on their feet.
• Can motivate and support students to achieve their best.
• Works well as part of a team and demonstrates initiative.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

What You'll Bring:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience working with secondary-age students in a learning environment.
• Strong organisational and ICT skills.
• A calm, professional approach and the ability to promote high standards of behaviour and learning.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST), you'll join a values-led organisation where collaboration, aspiration, integrity, compassion and respect underpin everything we do. You'll be supported through ongoing professional development and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

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

Callington Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years; plus prudent checks of references and employment history. The interview will include questions about safeguarding children.

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 Callington Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 887 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Callington Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/callington-community-college-pl17-7dr

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.

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