Cover Supervisor
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, Bristol, BS30 8TS11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
18 March 2026
Closing date
29 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 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
- Actual Salary: £23,800 - £25,432 per annum
Cover Supervisor job summary
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking a motivated, innovative and values-driven cover supervisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity play an integral role in the education of young people helping them to continue their learning every single day. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.
About Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school where students are respectful and proud of their community. Behaviour is strong, relationships are positive and staff work together with a shared commitment to helping every student achieve their best. We are proud of our collaborative culture and the professional environment we offer staff.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a values‑driven trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all and enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
We are looking for a positive, proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our committed team of educators. The successful candidate will cover lessons across the school when teachers are absent doing their best to introduce content and facilitate/support ongoing learning.
• Qualifications: English and Maths GCSE qualifications (Grade 4 or above) would be beneficial for this role.
• Experience: Prior experience of working with children and/or teaching/coaching would be beneficial for this role.
• Skills: More important than direct experience in a school is the ability to engage and connect with young people in a warm and supportive way whilst also communicating our high expectations of their conduct and effort. The successful candidate will be proactive and able to quickly adapt and learn new subject matter.
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.
All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:
Closing date: 11.59 pm on Sunday, 29th March, 2026
Role information: Start date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.15 am – 3:15 pm, 30 minute lunch break = 32.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6, Points 18 – 22 (£31,537 - £33,699 FTE). Actual Salary: £23,800 - £25,432 per annum
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. A Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
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 Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1261 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sir Bernard Lovell Academy website
Futura Learning Partnership is a partnership of schools which span 5 local authority areas: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 3-18 education in the area. We are a mixed MAT, comprising 6 secondary, 21 primary and a special school. We work in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which brings considerable benefit to all our schools.
OFSTED judged Sir Bernard Lovell Academy “Good” in all areas during our most recent full inspection (November 2021).
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