Cover Supervisor

Located on the outskirts of the rural market town of Newent; about 10 miles north-west of Gloucester city, and with magnificent 38-acre site and impressive sports facilities, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor with a proven track record. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with c 1050 students currently on roll.

Newent Community School & Sixth Form Centre is on a determined and ambitious journey of improvement. We are raising expectations, strengthening consistency across the school, and ensuring every student benefits from calm, purposeful and high-quality learning experiences.

We are seeking a reliable, confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our committed staff team. This is a vital role in the day-to-day life of the school, ensuring learning continues smoothly in the temporary absence of teaching staff and supporting students to remain focused, engaged and ready to learn.

This position would suit someone considering a future career in education, or a professional from another background who brings strong organisation, communication and people-management skills. The successful candidate will support the school by sharing and modelling the school's vision and values in everyday work and practice.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

· Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task and follow the work set.

· Establish and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom environment that reflects the school's high expectations.

· Build positive relationships with students, encouraging engagement, effort and good behaviour.

· Provide clear instructions, manage transitions confidently and respond consistently to situations as they arise.

· Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior colleagues to support students' learning and wellbeing.

You will not be expected to plan or deliver new content, but your presence, authority and professionalism will play a key role in maintaining continuity and routines for students.

Our staff are committed, caring and united by a belief that every student deserves excellence. They support one another, share best practice and work with openness, accountability and teamwork. This culture is fundamental to our improvement journey and makes Newent a supportive and welcoming place to work.

Our students are polite, respectful and respond well to clear boundaries, consistency and positive relationships. As a Cover Supervisor, you will make a genuine difference by helping students remain settled and focused, even when routines change.

· Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with young people.

· Can manage behaviour calmly and consistently, using authority, clarity and empathy.

· Is organised, adaptable and able to think on their feet.

· Has experience working with children or young people, or brings transferable skills from roles such as youth work, training, coaching, customer service, care, or team leadership.

· Is reliable, professional and committed to high standards.

Most importantly, you will embody and promote our HEART values, Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork, and understand the importance of your role in supporting learning, consistency and student success.

Why Join Newent?

· A supportive and collaborative staff culture.

· Clear systems and expectations to help you succeed in the role.

· Excellent experience for those considering teacher training or a career in education.

· The chance to play a meaningful part in a school with ambition, direction and momentum.

If you are passionate about working with young people, enjoy variety and responsibility, and want to contribute to a school moving forward with determination and purpose, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a future career in teaching and want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a secondary school setting.

If you are enthusiastic, resilient and eager to develop your skills in a purposeful, fast-paced environment, this role offers a strong foundation for the next step in your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newent Community School & Sixth Form Centre at a key moment in its improvement journey. The closing date for this role Monday 4th May 2026 with interviews expected to take place on the following week. However, please note that where the school receives an exceptional response, shortlisting and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.

This role is graded at is G scale point 8, The annual take home Salary for this role, pro rata'd to 38 weeks is £22,429 - £27,256

If you wish to discuss this position, prior to applying, please contact the School Business Leader, in the first instance.