Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary: CLF Grade 8 - £23,945

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus inset days

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at Monkton Wood Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who will supervise whole classes and/or small groups during the short-term absence of the timetabled class teacher, whether planned or un-planned absence.  Ensure students carry out the curriculum tasks set by the absent teacher, assisting them to understand the nature of the work set, managing student behaviour and minimising the impact of the teacher’s absence on their learning. 

About you:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of assimilating information to facilitate the delivery of lesson plans effectively.
• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and convey information effectively.
• Good organisational and efficient administration skills.
• Able to build effective working relationships with teachers and other academy staff.
• Able to participate in class discussions in an informed and sensitive manner.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About the Academy:

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.

Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.

In this role, you'll be a vital part of our Central HR Team – the beating heart of all HR related activities across our trust.

We offer:

• A chance to expand your recruitment experience and knowledge in the education sector, through working in a supportive and skilled recruitment team.
• Leadership in end-to-end recruitment for academies, including advertising, candidate attraction, and compliance checks.
• Flexible, hybrid work from home, our Bristol office, and onsite at academies.
• Recruitment experience across primary and secondary academies, offering a variety of work with a range of different education professionals.
• Career development and growth opportunities in the Central HR Team and wider trust.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 6 June 2025

• Short-listing: 10 June 2025

• Interviews: 16/06/2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.