Cover Supervisors

The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: TPLTSS5 £7,933 - £21,871 (actual salary)

Cover Supervisors job summary

Various hours available

Fixed term until 31st August 2026, pending the review of the staffing establishment
Part time - Various hours from 12 to 30 per week
Term Time Only
TPLTSS5 £7,933 - £21,871 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit Cover Supervisors to support the progress of our pupils here at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a school environment as part of their career development. This role would be ideal for an organised, flexible and resilient person who can adapt quickly, challenge and support learners of all ages in a range of skills and be able to adapt to and deliver the plans from a wide range of teachers.

The successful candidate will do their all to ensure learners of all abilities make progress in all lessons, enjoy their learning and feel happy and safe. They will encourage all pupils to reach the high expectations of our academy.

If you are passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in an academy that values both its students and its staff, we would love to hear from you!

As part of this role, you will;

• Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy.
  
• Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and the work set.
  
• Manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive learning environment.
  
• Assist with the support and delivery of learning in ‘Return to Learn’ e.g. personal assistance to Teachers, supporting Teachers in the classroom and behaviour intervention work where needed.
  

The successful candidate will have;

• Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C or Numeracy and Literacy.
  
• Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.
  
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
  
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
  

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
  
• Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
  
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
  
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
  
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
  
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
  
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
  
• Flu vaccinations.
  

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ (i.e.filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. 

Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Closing Date: 8th March 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 13th March 2026

Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026

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

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

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 The King Alfred School an Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The King Alfred School an Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-alfred-school-an-academy

The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.

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