Job Description

Actual Salary

22,510.67 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time - Part Year

Package

A generous local government pension scheme.
Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.

Job category/type

Classroom based support staff

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

REQ000427

Cover Supervisor

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time, plus INSET days)

BTCT Points 7-9, Starting on Point 7. Actual Salary: 22,510.67 per annum

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Bridgwater College Academy is seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our team. Putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

About the role:

This role involves the supervision and guidance of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. This role will also involve invigilating exams and accompanying staff and pupils on educational visits. The post would be excellent training for anyone considering a career in teaching specifically or working with young people in general.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects and year groups. Manage student behaviour in accordance with Academy policies. Ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.

What we're looking for:

The successful applicant will be able to relate positively to young people, managing behaviour to ensure they have a supported, constructive learning environment. We are seeking individuals with an understanding and a high personal level of emotional intelligence, as well as the ability to use their own initiative and to work collaboratively with others. Ability to manage behaviour confidently and effectively.

What We Offer:

A generous local government pension scheme. Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.


Do please come to visit us and see what an exciting opportunity our Academy can offer to someone looking to be the best they can be and make a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement and attainment for our students.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 22nd February 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).