Cover Supervisor

Job title: Cover Supervisor  

Salary: CSET9 £28,598 FTE, £18,615 prorated 

Hours: 28 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET) 

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027

About the role 

In this role, you will be the face of support in the classroom. When a teacher is away, you will step in to lead the lesson, guide students through pre-planned tasks, and keep them focused, motivated, and safe. No two days are the same, and your presence will be key in helping our students maintain their momentum and enthusiasm for learning.

What you will be doing:

• Stepping up to guide classes through structured work left by their teachers, ensuring they stay on task and get the most out of their lesson.
• Creating a welcoming, focused and respectful classroom environment where everyone feels safe and ready to learn.
• Helping students navigate their work, answering their questions and offering tailored support to individual learners or small groups.
• Handing completed work back to teachers and sharing useful updates on student progress and behaviour.
• Stepping in to assist with break-time supervision or help out students who need a quieter, alternative space to work.
• Under the direction of teachers, preparing engaging learning resources, design vibrant classroom displays and help keep student records up to date.

About You

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with teenagers, brings a positive attitude to the corridors and can think on their feet. If you are a natural communicator who can build quick rapport with students and staff alike, you will thrive here!

You will:

• hold at least GCSE-equivalent qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• have a background working with young people
• be passionate about student welfare and are ready to actively protect and promote the safety of our pupils.
• be an effective multitasker who can manage a busy daily schedule with a calm, polite and professional approach.
• be proactive, keen to learn new techniques and excited about developing your career in education.

About us

Mangotsfield School has been recognised by Ofsted as a “rapidly improving, community focused, ambitious school.” In our last inspection we were awarded Good in all categories, a testament to the vision and dedication of the leadership and teaching body.

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students. 

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students.  

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Friday 14th August. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. 

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. 

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child 

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.