Cover Supervisor
Closing in 15 days (10 July 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 13 Pt 6 – 11 (actual salary £18,044 - £19.539)
Employer: Wadham School
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 10 July 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- 30 hours per week, term time plus INSET, 39 working weeks
- 8.20am – 3.00pm plus attendance at staff meetings on Mondays to 4.15pm
- Salary Scale: Grade 13 Pt 6 – 11 (actual salary £18,044 – £19.539)
- This position will be for a 1 year fixed term contract in the first instance
- Required to start September 2026
- Closing date for applications 9.00am Friday 10 July 2026
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We seek an energetic and positive individual who values young people and their learning to deliver teaching and learning planned by the class teacher with the aim of ensuring ongoing academic progress during short-term absence.
Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with teaching staff regarding the cover work set and to respond to questions from students about process and procedure, as well as dealing with immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will have secure knowledge of ICT programmes such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook and be able to efficiently complete class registration.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone considering a career in education to make a direct difference to the community we serve.
DBS check
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Cathy Bailey CBailey@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123. Please note we do not accept CV as application.
For a job description, person specification and application form, please visit the school website
Please email your completed application form to Cathy Bailey, Finance Manager: cbailey@wadhamschool.co.uk by 9.00 AM on Friday 10 July 2026.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and checks on social media.