Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor Required from October 2026 Permanent 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8.45am- 3:15pm) 39 weeks per year (term time, plus 1 week) Grade E, scale point 11-14, £28,142 - £29,540 (pro-rata for part-time hours - actual salary £20,217 - £21,221) Plus Local Government Pension Scheme Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust are looking to appoint Cover Supervisor to join our Cover Team, and work across both of our secondary schools in Plymouth, Notre Dame School and St Boniface’s College. Our two secondary schools each single-sex and we have a mixed sixth form based at Notre Dame. The post involves covering a range of different subject classes of absent teachers by implementing learning plans prepared by teachers, and ensuring an effective climate for learning. We adopt a positive relational approach to young people, encouraging them to be their best selves. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions about the work that has been set, and generally assist students to undertake set activities, whilst promoting and implementing the schools ethos and policies. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills, and be able to use their initiative to respond to classroom situations. Candidates should be able to demonstrate positive and effective behaviour management techniques, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure. This role requires the postholder to adapt to different demands at short notice, due to the nature of cover requirements for two busy schools. Previous experience within a classroom environment is required for this role. A driving licence and/or ability to travel between the two schools is essential. Application forms can be submitted via the quick apply button and should be submitted by the closing date stated below. Please be aware all communication will be sent via the portal to the email you use for your TES account. Applicants should check their inbox (and