Job Description

Actual Salary

19,159.77 per annum

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part 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

10/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000329



Stanchester Academy is a secondary school located in Stoke-Sub-Hamdon. The school is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

Cover Supervisor

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term-time plus INSET days)

Salary: Band 5, Points 7-9 (Actual starting salary: 19,159.77 per annum)

At Stanchester Academy we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.

We are seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. 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 27th July 2025

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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.