Cover Supervisor

Midsomer Norton Primary; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil is seeking an inspirational Cover Supervisor to maintain high teaching standards in the absence of staff. This role requires setting expectations for student behaviour and attitudes. Applicants should be committed to educational excellence and may include both experienced educators and individuals interested in exploring teaching careers. The school offers a supportive environment, strong links to professional development, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Strong professional development

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Inspiring Cover Supervisor for maintaining teaching standards in staff absence.
• Commitment to high expectations for student behaviour.
• Suitable for experienced staff or those exploring teaching careers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in the absence of teaching staff.
• Uphold expectations for students’ behaviour and attitudes.

Skills

High standards of teaching

Classroom management

Strong communication skills

Setting high expectations

Job description

* Cover SupervisorNEWFast Apply# Cover SupervisorEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 5 (11-17) £20,912 - £23,052Posted: 18th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 2nd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1526867Job Reference: Cov Sup Dec 2025Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526867* Share :We are seeking an inspirational Cover Supervisor to help ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning are maintained in the absence of teaching staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, with particularly strong results in Maths.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Cover Supervisor who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.**What We Are Looking For:**• An inspirational Cover Supervisor• A commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the absence of teaching staff• A colleague who sets and upholds high expectations for students’ behaviour and attitudes• This role is suitable for both experienced staff and those interested in exploring teaching as a profession**What We Offer:**• A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year• Clear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentions• A focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planning• Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff• A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platform### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Preston SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership