Cover Supervisor
Closing in 15 days (25 November 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £11,614.00 - £12,576.00 Annually
Employer: Sexey's School
Location: Bruton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 25 November 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Grade 13 Point 6-11 actual salary range £11,614-£12,576pa based on full-time equivalent £26,847-£29,071pa
- 20.25 hours per week
- Permanent, Term time plus 1 week (36 working weeks)
- Required for January 2027
What will I be doing?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident new member to join our dedicated team of Cover Supervisors to work with classes across the curriculum during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be required to ensure that students complete the work set by teaching staff, to support students with their learning as required and maintain students’ behaviour appropriately in accordance with school policies and procedures. In addition, you may provide administrative support to Heads of Year and Heads of Department, undertake duties, accompany students on external visits and invigilate for exams.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
This post is ideally suited if you are an aspiring teacher or looking to gain valuable experience in a successful secondary school or education setting. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage although training and induction will be provided. Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships.
DBS check
Enhanced DBS check required
Supporting documents and information
We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025). Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.
Closing date: noon on 25 November 2026
Interviews: TBC
Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to interview, an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.
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