Cover Supervisor
Job Location:
Barnstaple - UK
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Job Summary
Salary:NJC Grade D: 26824 - 28598 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) additional allowance available for the right candidate
Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between 19867(D8) and 21181(D12) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)
Working Pattern:This is a permanent positionworking 32hours per week 39weeks per year (Monday to Friday)
Pilton Community College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for September 2026. This post provides a great introduction to teaching and learning and could be the gateway to a future teaching role. The post holder will be responsible for covering the absence of colleagues in order to achieve the highest possible standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for students behaviour following Pilton protocols while they are undertaking the work to ensure a positive learning environment. The candidate must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with parents and students and will be required to work consistently whilst recognising and responding to individual students needs.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff you will supervise whole classes across a range of subjects delivering preprepared lessons and ensuring students remain focused on task and engaged in their learning. You will also provide general support to pupils by answering questions managing behaviour and fostering a positive classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising classes for absent teachers and ensuring accurate registration of students
- Managing the classroom effectively to maintain a positive safe and productive learning environment in line with Pilton protocols
- Delivering preprepared lesson content and supporting students to complete set work
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with students staff and parents/carers when required
What Were Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings confidence reliability patience and strong communication skills and who is committed to supporting young people in a busy secondary environment.
Essential
- Experience working with or supporting children or young people
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 equivalent)
- Understanding of classroom routines and the needs of young people
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to build positive relationships with both students and adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of the secondary curriculum (Key Stages 3 and 4)
- Understanding of child development and barriers to learning
- Experience promoting inclusion or supporting students with additional needs
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent skills/experience)
Why Join Us
You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young peoples lives
If youre enthusiastic about supporting students and would enjoy contributing to a positive and purposeful school environment wed love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply forthis role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17th July 2026 interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st July2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
At Pilton Community College we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstratesour commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.
We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectationsalwayspositively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour encourage students to show respect for themselves others and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.
We believe that:
Yourcharacter and attitudes to others will determineyour success in life alongside your academic qualifications. Steve Jobs
The opportunities and support that we provideenable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.
Exciting time to join PiltonCC
As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an Ofsted Good grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.
Wellbeing
Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the Mindful Employer Charter buddy system gives all staff a support person from across the school.
Core Values
The Harbour Schools Partnershipbelieves that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an core values are:
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