Lesson Supervisor

Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.75 hours per week – Term Time plus Inset days. Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15am – 3:15pm and Thursdays 8am – 3:15pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, pro rata
• Actual salary: £20,079 - £21,060 per annum
• Pay scale: Grade 4 points 7 – 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lesson Supervisor

Grade 4 points 7 – 10 £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary £20,079 - £21,060 per annum

32.75 hours per week – Term Time plus Inset days

Permanent Contract - Start date: September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lesson Supervisor to join our cover team. Lesson Supervisors play an important role in supporting teaching staff and provide class supervision when a teacher is absent. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is considering teaching as a future career as you will gain valuable in-class experience. Alternatively, this role is also highly suited to someone who is keen to support young people in their learning to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and energetic team of highly motivated teachers and support staff as well as becoming an integral part of our school community. Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15am – 3:15pm and Thursdays 8am – 3:15pm.

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent communication skills with a positive can-do attitude
• ability to work effectively with young people and as part of a team
• ability to encourage students to learn
• computer literate
• ability to use their own initiative, with good planning and organising skills
• confidence and a good sense of humour
• candidates will need to have 5+ GCSE A-C or equivalent (Inc. English and Maths) and/or experience in a similar field.

What the school offers its staff

We offer the successful candidate:

• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Closing date: Midnight – Tuesday 30th June 2026

Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure

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

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Frome College MNSP Lesson Supervisor Job Description.pdf - 85.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Lesson Supervisor - Advert.pdf - 361 KB (opens in new tab)

About Frome Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Frome Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01373 465353
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/frome-community-college-frome

Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.

Arranging a visit to Frome Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk.

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